Ancient Amazigh (Berber) bridal jewelry from the Ait Ouaouzguite tribes. - Silver, Amber - Morocco - Early 20th century
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Antique Amazigh (Berber) bridal jewelry from the Ait Ouaouzguite tribes, originating in Morocco and dating to the early 20th century, comprising a silver Azrag necklace with amber centerpiece and cloisonné enamel decor plus a silver Tazarzit pin with lapis lazuli accents; overall dimensions about 50 cm long and 156 g in very good condition, provenance: private collection, authentic/original.
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Antique Amazigh (Berber) dowry jewelry from the Ait Ouaouzguite tribes. This type of jewelry was made in the Siroua region by Jewish and Amazigh silversmiths between 1880 and 1930.
Azrag necklace :
This Azrag necklace or Tagmout necklace is built around a large orange-red central bead (luban) of natural amber.
The large silver oval beads (tagmout) are engraved and decorated with cloisonné enamel in the traditional green and yellow colors.
Materials : silver, amber, turquoise.
Length : 50 cm.
Weight : 156 g.
Condition : very good, especially considering the age.
Tazarzit clothing pin :
This tazarit or tizerzaï pin is made of engraved silver in the shape of a triangle, has two of the originally three ouyoun (eyes), a tagmout (egg) in the middle and a needle fastener (tisnit), all decorated with cloisonné enamel in the traditional green and yellow colors.
The clasp ring is finished with inlaid lapis lazuli on one side.
Materials : silver, enamel, lapis lazuli.
Dimensions : length 16.5 cm, width 10 cm.
Weight : 68 g.
Condition : good and functional, but one eye is missing on the triangle and one stone of the clasp.
The photos form part of the condition and description.
Your purchase will be carefully packaged and insured shipped.
Antique Amazigh (Berber) dowry jewelry from the Ait Ouaouzguite tribes. This type of jewelry was made in the Siroua region by Jewish and Amazigh silversmiths between 1880 and 1930.
Azrag necklace :
This Azrag necklace or Tagmout necklace is built around a large orange-red central bead (luban) of natural amber.
The large silver oval beads (tagmout) are engraved and decorated with cloisonné enamel in the traditional green and yellow colors.
Materials : silver, amber, turquoise.
Length : 50 cm.
Weight : 156 g.
Condition : very good, especially considering the age.
Tazarzit clothing pin :
This tazarit or tizerzaï pin is made of engraved silver in the shape of a triangle, has two of the originally three ouyoun (eyes), a tagmout (egg) in the middle and a needle fastener (tisnit), all decorated with cloisonné enamel in the traditional green and yellow colors.
The clasp ring is finished with inlaid lapis lazuli on one side.
Materials : silver, enamel, lapis lazuli.
Dimensions : length 16.5 cm, width 10 cm.
Weight : 68 g.
Condition : good and functional, but one eye is missing on the triangle and one stone of the clasp.
The photos form part of the condition and description.
Your purchase will be carefully packaged and insured shipped.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Early 20th century
Country of Origin
Morocco
Material
Amber, Silver
Title of artwork
Ancient Amazigh (Berber) bridal jewelry from the Ait Ouaouzguite tribes.
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
