Berber necklace - North Africa,

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Berber collar from North Africa, dating to the early 20th century, with Baltic amber beads and repujado copper elements plus talisman pendants, coming from a private collection and sold with a stand; length 45 cm with an 8 cm central round piece and 1 cm beads, in excellent condition.

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Magnificent Berber necklace from traditional North African jewelry, specifically from the Berber regions.
Baltic amber beads.
The necklace features repoussé copper metal elements and pendants made from coins or amulets (talisman), a common feature of this type of jewelry, adding a cultural and decorative element.
The design is typically handcrafted, with intricate details such as the semicircular hammered-metal plaque and the interwoven chains that showcase traditional patterns.
Dimensions: necklace 45 cm (height/length of the necklace) x 8 cm (round centerpiece) x 1 cm (bead)
Weight 0.34 kg including stand.

Acquired from a Spanish private collection, J.J.M. in the 1990s.

Due to the new export laws, we no longer sell outside the European territory, nor in Switzerland or the United States.

Magnificent Berber necklace from traditional North African jewelry, specifically from the Berber regions.
Baltic amber beads.
The necklace features repoussé copper metal elements and pendants made from coins or amulets (talisman), a common feature of this type of jewelry, adding a cultural and decorative element.
The design is typically handcrafted, with intricate details such as the semicircular hammered-metal plaque and the interwoven chains that showcase traditional patterns.
Dimensions: necklace 45 cm (height/length of the necklace) x 8 cm (round centerpiece) x 1 cm (bead)
Weight 0.34 kg including stand.

Acquired from a Spanish private collection, J.J.M. in the 1990s.

Due to the new export laws, we no longer sell outside the European territory, nor in Switzerland or the United States.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
North Africa,
Period
Early 20th century
Material
amber and repoussé copper
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Berber necklace
Height
45 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
1 cm
Provenance
Private collection
SpainVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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