Necklace with multicolored beads by Berber women, Bohemia, Morocco, 1920–1940

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Necklace with multicolored beads by Berber women, Bohemia, Morocco, 1920–1940, provenance: purchased in Morocco.

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Description from the seller

General, number of beads, origin
This necklace features beads from Morocco, worn by Berber women of Jewish origin. The different colors of the necklace symbolize the original Jewish tribes, with each tribe represented by a specific color.
The beads are made in Bohemia, and this type was mainly shipped to Morocco in the early 20th century. The necklace contains 36 relatively large beads and 10 elongated beads.
Between the beads, small beads made of 'Moroccan silver' are incorporated, meaning silver with a low silver content.

Quality
The quality of the beads is very good.

Weight and height
Chain: 180 grams.
The length of the cord is 52 cm for the 'inner cord' and 57 cm for the 'outer cord'.
The beads measure 18 * 13 mm.

Aankoopland
We bought these beads in Morocco.

Minimum price
The minimum price of this necklace is €120.

Shipping
The necklace is well packaged and insured, sent via Post NL, with the usual Track & Trace service.
(2) Due to uncertainty regarding import duties, we do not ship to the US.