Amazigh Berber fibula - Silver-colored metal, or silver alloy, or silver. - Morocco - 20th century

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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Two traditional Amazigh Berber fibulae from Morocco, early 20th century, made of silver-coloured metal or silver alloy with openwork relief decor, each with a pin and hanging ring, weights and dimensions: Fibula 1 11.3 g, 9.8 x 4.2 cm; Fibula 2 13.4 g, 8.0 x 4.8 cm, provenance Privécollectie and attributed Origineel, in reasonable condition.

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Description from the seller

Two traditional vintage fibulae or dress pins.
From the Amazigh, or Berber, or Tuareg.
From Morocco, or Niger, or Sahel, or Mali.
Silver, or silver alloy, or silver-colored metal.
Openwork, with relief decoration, with pin, and with hanging ring.
decorative art from Morocco and surroundings.
Of course handmade.
Early 20th century.
Worn to fasten clothing.
1. Fibula, weighs 11.3 grams, dimensions 9.8 x 4.2 cm
2. Fibula, weighs 13.4 grams, dimensions 8.0 x 4.8 cm.
From our old private collection.
See photographs that are part of this description.
Carefully packaged, and insured shipping with track and trace code, via PostNL.
May also be picked up in Leiden, Netherlands.

Two traditional vintage fibulae or dress pins.
From the Amazigh, or Berber, or Tuareg.
From Morocco, or Niger, or Sahel, or Mali.
Silver, or silver alloy, or silver-colored metal.
Openwork, with relief decoration, with pin, and with hanging ring.
decorative art from Morocco and surroundings.
Of course handmade.
Early 20th century.
Worn to fasten clothing.
1. Fibula, weighs 11.3 grams, dimensions 9.8 x 4.2 cm
2. Fibula, weighs 13.4 grams, dimensions 8.0 x 4.8 cm.
From our old private collection.
See photographs that are part of this description.
Carefully packaged, and insured shipping with track and trace code, via PostNL.
May also be picked up in Leiden, Netherlands.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Morocco
Attribution
Original
Material
Silver-colored metal, or silver alloy, or silver.
Title of artwork
Amazigh Berber fibula
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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