BERBER KABYLE 水果碗陶器 - IDEQQI - 20世纪陶土 - Berbères (ou Imazighen) - 摩洛哥 - 阿尔及利亚 (没有保留价)

Old BERBER KABYLE FRUIT BOWL POTTERY - Terracotta "IDEQQI" decorated with traditional geometric symbols.
Period: First half of the 20th century
Height: 23 cm, Diameter: 12 cm
Neck diameter: 23 cm - Base: 11 cm
Weight: 852 g

Origin: Morocco / Algeria - Dispersed from a private collection of G. Berthel (1920-1998) from the 1950s

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The Berber Kabyle pottery fruit basket, called « Ideqqi », is a beautiful example of the region's traditional artisanal craftsmanship. Made from terracotta, this fruit basket features a sturdy yet elegant shape, reflecting a long-standing tradition of handcrafted production. It has two solid handles, facilitating easy and practical transport, while also enhancing the overall aesthetic of the object.

The surface of the fruit basket is often decorated with hand-painted motifs using vibrant and contrasting colors such as red, black, or ochre, which highlight the symbols and geometric patterns typical of Kabyle Berber culture. These motifs often tell stories or depict elements of nature, like the sun, earth, or water, symbols of vitality and fertility. The terracotta used is of exceptional quality—resistant and durable—suitable for both practical use and decorative purposes.

The ancestral manufacturing technique, passed down through generations, gives each piece a unique and authentic character. The Ideqqi fruit basket is traditionally used to store fruit, but it also serves as a decorative object in Kabyle households.

Its practical design and carefully crafted decoration perfectly illustrate the harmony between utility and aesthetics—hallmarks of Kabyle artisanal heritage. These fruit basket symbolize cultural identity, ancestral heritage, and the craftsmanship of the Kabyle Berbers, embodying both tradition and beauty.