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BERBER KABYLE TUAREG AND AFRICAN JEWELLERY
 ID #: B/127 |
A sumptuous antique
silver Berber wedding anklet from
Fès, in Morocco. Silver and silver gilt decorated with champlevé
enamel. A
Museum piece for collectors, in excellent conditions. Hallmarked
1310 H, circa 1892 AD, square hallmark " à la Tour " from Fès. Great quality of workmanship, certainly made
by a master jewish silversmith. See more on these Museum jewellery
and similar sample in " Bijoux du Maroc " by
Marie-Rose Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 37. See too " BIjoux du Maroc,
La Beauté Des Diables ", par Francis Ramirez and Christian Rolot, p.51.
A similar pair ( not so beautiful ! ) was presented in auction by
Christies ( no 316 ) the 18th december 2007 and estimated $ 29000.00 to
43000.00. The inner circumference measure about 28.6 cm. ( 11.25" ) and the interior
diameter approx. 9 cm. ( 3.54" ). The front height is 6.2 cm. (
2.44" ). Weighs 300 grams
( 10.58 Oz ).
Price : US$ 7400.00
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 ID #: B/122 |
A lovely pair of old
silver Berber " Dewwah " earrings from
Marrakesh, in South Morocco. Nicely chased and decorated with
dangles, old silver coins and blue porcelain. The coins are dated 1321
from Hegira, about 1903 AD. Excellent quality of workmanship in very
good conditions, well complete with the small chain. See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of
Earrings
", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 21. They measure about 14 cm. ( 5.51" )
in height, including the dangles, and the width approx. 8.5 cm. ( 3.34" ). The
small chain measure 19 cm. ( 7.48" ). Weighs 158 grams
( 5.57 Oz ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #: A/197 |
A rare
antique
Berber silver box amulet holder from
Aurès, in Algeria. These amulet holder are totally absent from the
Bazaars from years and originals like this sample are very hard to come
by. In excellent conditions, ligthly worn. Early 20th century. An
excellent piece for collectors !! See smaller and less rare samples in "
Bijoux et Bijoutiers de l'Aurès " by Tatiana Benfoughal, p. 62 and in "
Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette Camps-Faber, p.88. It measure
about 7.6 cm. by 7.8 cm. ( 2.99" by 3.07" ) and the thickness is 1.9 cm.
( 0.74" ). Weighs 74 grams ( 2.61 Oz ).
Price : US$ 290.00
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 ID #: B/133 |
A rare quality pair of old silver nielloed Berber pendants from Tiznit or from the Akhsass Tribe, in South Morocco. See similar sample in " Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté, p. 56. Very good quality of workmanship. Old pieces are rare to find. Excellent quality of silver with nice patina. The hight measure 12.5 cm. ( 4.92" ) and the width is 6.8 cm. ( 2.67" ). Weighs 66 grams ( 5.29 Oz ).
ON HOLD
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 ID #: A/143
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A lovely and rare pair of
antique
silver twisted cable Bedouin bracelets from
Egypt. These cuffs or barcelets were worn by Bedouins from the North
Delta trought Sinaï and as far away as Palestine due their popularity.
The design is less frequent than the one represented in many collections
and very rare in pair. These samples are very old, presenting hallmarks from the ottoman period,
with a later addition of egyptian hallmarks ( cat, 800 in arabic
numerals and a letter for the year 1946-1947 ). Superb patina ! Ligthly
adjustable. See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt " by Azza
Fahmy, p. 110. The inner circumference measure 17.3 cm. ( 6.81" )
and the space at the opening is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). The height is 2.2 cm. (
0.86" ). Weighs 154 grams ( 5.43 Oz ).
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 ID #: B/103 |
A elegant
antique pair of
silver fibulae from
south Morocco. Rare design, using old french coins dating from 1933. In very
good conditions, about 80% of silver content. A great
piece for collectors. Early 20th
century. The height measure ca 12.8 cm. ( 5.03" ) and the diameter
of the coins is approx.
3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ). Weighs 82 grams (
2.89 Oz
).
Price : US$ 170.00
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 ID #: A/194 |
A rare complete old Berber woollen head-dress from Central Anti-Atlas in Morocco. The decoration sewed on wool is made of silver enameled in green and yellow, partially worn in the center with silver and coral beads. An additionnal shell-fish embellish the piece. Complete pieces with the decoration still in place are extremely rare. The silver pendant measure about 7.9 cm. by 4.2 cm. ( 3.11" by 1.65" ). Total weight, including the woollen cap is 162 grams ( 5.71 Oz ).
Price : US$ 180.00
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A wonderful antique silver Berber Kholkhal hollow anklet from Tunisia. A rare find, late 19th, early 20th century. Hollow, it's not heavy. Very nice chased design, with a fish, symbolizing the fertility and for protection against the evil. Ligthly battered on one side ( see picture ), overall in very good conditions. See more on these anklets or " kholkhal " in " Les bijoux de Tunisie ", by Samira Gargouri-Sethom, p. 116 ss. Missing in many collections. The inner circumference measure ca. 29.7 cm. ( 11.69" ) and the front height 3.1 cm. ( 1.22" ). Weighs 80 grams ( 2.82 Oz ).
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 ID #: 161
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A deliscious old
small
wedding or show Kabyle necklace from Grande Kabylie, in Algeria.
Made up with two two rows of silver chains, separated by small circular
silver beads vertically strunk and twelve pendants. These are enameled
in blue, green and yellow and decorated with real red coral stones. The
enamel is worn, few remaining. Early 20th century. Easy to wear and rare
in this size. See a similar sample in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette Camps-Faber,
p.60 ss. and in the Ghysels collection " Colliers Ethniques
d'Afrique, d'Asie, d'Océanie et d'Amérique " by Anne Lurquin, p. 36-37. It measure about
56 cm. (
22.04" ) in circumference, including the cotton threads and the height in the center is
4.4 cm. ( 1.73" ). Weighs 102 grams ( 3.59 Oz ).
Price : US$ 350.00
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 ID #: A/146
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A beautiful pair of
antique
silver Bedouin " Zar " earrings from Egypt. Unusual quality of
workmanship in very good conditions. About seventy to eighty percent of
silver. Early 20th century. They measure about 9.6 cm. by
3.9 cm. ( 3.77" by 1.53" ) , all included. Weighs 46 grams ( 1.62
Oz ).
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 ID #: B/136
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A great antique
silver enameled Kabyle " Tabbzmit " or fibula from Grande Kabylie,
in Algeria. Superb design, with blue, yellow and green enamel in very
good conditions, ligthly worn at the back side. Embellished with red
bakelite cabochons ( the bakelite or celluloïd started to be used at the
end of the 19th, to replace the coral, too rare and expensive and allow
to date this piece back to this period ). The back side is graciously
decorated and enameled too. Early 20th century.
A Museum quality piece! See more on these fibulae and similar sample
( both more recents ) in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette
Camps-Fabrer, p. 76 ss. and in the Ghysels collection " Colliers
Ethniques... " by Anne Leurquin, p. 34-35. The diameter is 12 cm. (
4.72" ). Weighs 290 grams ( 10.22 Oz ).
Price : US$ 950.00
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 ID #: B/134 |
A great antique matching
pair of
silver chased Tuareg bracelets from Kel Ahaggar Tuaregs, in South
Algeria. Superb chased design, in excellent conditions, with
an hold repair on one bracelet, not detracting the beauty of the pair.
First half of 20th ventury. Very good quality of silver alloy. Ligthly
adjustable, they are easy and confortable to wear. See similar pieces in
" Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg,
Zürich, p. 74. The height measure 9.1 cm. ( 3.58" ) and the inner
circumference ca 22.3 cm. ( 8.77" ). The interior diameter is about 7.1
cm. ( 2.79" ) and the space at the opening is 3.2 cm. ( 1.25" ). Weighs
170 grams ( 5.99 Oz ).
Price : US$ 350.00
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 ID #: B/137 |
A fancy old
enameled Kabyle necklace from Grande Kabylie, in Algeria.
Maillechort ( alloy of differents metals, at the imitation of silver ),
decorated with dark yellow, green and blue enamel and embellished with
real red coral cabochons. Early to mid 20th
century, in good conditions. It measure about 74 cm. ( 29.13" ),
including the cotton threads and the height in the center is 8.6 ( 3.38"
), including the dangles. Weighs 100 grams ( 3.52 Oz ).
Price : US$ 170.00
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 ID #: B/138 |
A beautiful old
silver enameled Kabyle hinjed bracelet " amesluh" from Grande
Kabylie, in Algeria. Excellent quality of workmanship, with yellow, blue
and green enamel, decorated with real red coral cabochons. Easy and
elegant to wear. About 30 to 40 years old. The enamel is in very good
conditions but ligthly worn by places. These pieces are actually totaly
absent in the bazaars. See more on these bracelets and similar sample in
" Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette Camps-Fabrer, p. 107 ss. The
inner diameter is 6.1 cm. ( 2.40" ) and the height is 4.1 cm. ( 1.61" ).
The inner circumference measure ca. 19.1 cm. ( 7.51" ). Weighs 110 grams
( 3.88 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/135 |
A beautiful antique
silver gilt Berber hinjed bracelet from
Moknine, in Tunisia.
Silver-gilt, filigree, enamel and glass cut stones. In good conditions,
ligthly worn. Very good alloy of silver. The hinge system make it easy to wear. Early 20th century. See
similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Bracelets ",
by Anne van Cutsem, p. 27 and in " Les bijoux de Tunisie ", by Samira
Gargouri-Sethom, p. 110. The inner circumference measure about 19.8 cm. ( 7.79" ) and the inner
diameter approx. 6.3 cm. ( 2.48" ). The height is 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ). Weighs
80 grams
( 2.82 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/125
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A very pretty old
glass, aluminum and stones Moor necklace from
Mauritania or South Morocco. Consisting of
black glass and aluminum beads, agates and carnelians, colored glass and
resine, at the imitation of amber or glass. See similar sample in "
Africa adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 221. To be restrunk. It
measure about 90 cm. in circumference ( 35.43" ). Weighs 134 grams (
4.72 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: B/131
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A very rare set of
antique
silver pendants from
the southern Red Sea area or
Nubia. These piece were worn as a necklace with others elements.
Worn by years of intensive use. About 80 years
old. Excellent quality of workmanship. See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of
Egypt " by Azza Fahmy, p. 120. The heigth measure from 8.9 cm. to
9.5 cm., all included ( 3.50" to 3.74" ) and the width is ca 4.2 cm. (
1.65" ). The thickness is 5 mm. ( 0.19" ). Weighs 36 grams (
1.26 Oz ).
Price : US$ 45.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/139 |
A wonderful old pair of
silver enameled Kabyle hinjed bracelets " amesluh" from Grande
Kabylie, in Algeria. Very good quality of workmanship. Dark yellow, blue
and green enamel, embellished with real red coral cabochons. Easy and
elegant to wear. About 25 to 35 years old. The enamel is in very good
conditions but ligthly worn by places. Some of the small silver pearls
are missing. The stem is recent. See more on these bracelets and similar
sample in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette Camps-Fabrer, p.
107 ss. The inner diameter is 6.2 cm. ( 2.44" ) and the height is 6.6
cm. ( 2.59" ). The inner circumference measure ca. 19.5 cm. ( 7.67" ).
Weighs 282 grams ( 9.87 Oz ).
Price : US$ 720.00
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 ID #: A/114 |
A cheerful old
aluminum and copper Peul " Sarogal " head ornament, from
Niger. Beautiful chased decor still present. Early to mid 20th century. See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection
in " A World of Head Ornaments ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 31.
RARE !! It measure about 11.4 cm. ( 4.48" ) in height and the width
is ca 6.8 cm. (
2.67" ). Weighs 8 grams
( 0.28 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: B/107 |
A fine
antique
solid silver Berber bracelet from
Meknès or Middle Atlas, in Morocco. Excellent piece worn by years of
traditionnal use, with great silky patina. Very alloy of silver. Early 20th
century. See similar pieces in " Bijoux du Maroc " by Marie-Rose
Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 142-143 and 166. The interior
diameter measure ca 6.6 cm. ( 2.59" ) and the inner circumference approx.
20.7 cm. ( 8.14" ). The height is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). Weighs
156 grams (
5.50 Oz
).
Price : US$ 180.00
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A beautiful pair of
antique
silver Bedouin bracelets from
Nubia or Sudan. These piece were made and worn in Southern Nubia and
by the Rashaida Tribe in Sudan. Solid silver not stamped, about 80 years
old. The silver alloy is ca 80%. Great quality of workmanship, not
frequent for this model. See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of
Egypt " by Azza Fahmy, p. 151 and in the Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 32. Superb patina ! The interior
diameter measure ca 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ) and the inner circumference approx.
16.2 cm. ( 6.37" ). The space at the opening is 2.8 cm. ( 1.10" ) and
the height 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). Weighs 246 grams ( 8.67 Oz ).
Price : US$ 340.00
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 ID #: A/147
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A superb pair of
antique
silver Bedouin earrings, sometimes used as pins to fasten the head
veil and tob, from Egypt. Excellent quality of workmanship, symbolizing
the name of Allah, in good conditions, with some small beads ligthly
crushed. One small chain is a little shorter than the other. Each wear
three stamps, one for the alloy of silver ( 600 ), the second
repesenting a cat and one for the year. The marks indicate the years
1922-23 for one piece and the years 1924-25 for the other. Very rare
with hallmarks from the period. They measure about 10 cm. by
4 cm. ( 3.93" by 1.57" ), all included. Weighs 30 grams ( 1.05
Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: B/130
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A very nice
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from Nubia or Sudan. These piece were
made and worn in Southern Nubia and in the Rashaida Tribe, in Sudan.
Fine sample with very nice patina, in good conditions. A very small old
repair at the interior and worn near the rim, with small hole. The stem is recent and fit very
well. Good alloy of silver. An excellent piece for connoisseurs ! See similar samples in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 277-279 and in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt " by Azza
Fahmy, p. 133. The height is 5 cm. ( 1.96" ) and the inner diameter about
5.7 cm. ( 2.24"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 17.9 cm. ( 7.04" ). Weighs
146 grams ( 5.15 Oz ).
Price : US$ 180.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/109 |
A beautiful
antique
stones necklace from
Sahara, probalbly Mali. Very old beads made of cornelain, agate,
jaspe and glass. Easy and elegant to wear. Strongly restrunk. Some
breakage and small chips not noticeable. The circumference, all included
is about 80 cm. ( 31.49" ). Weighs 208 grams (
7.33 Oz
). Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: A/163
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A very nice and rare
antique pair of
Berber Fibulae from South-West Algeria. Made up with non-precious
metal or maillechort. Superb and orginal design ! In good conditions but
the loop of one piece was secured with copper wire, probably because the
fastening was damaged. For collectors : these pieces are really hard to
come by ! Early 20th century. They measure ca. 14.2 cm. ( 5.59" ) in
height and the width is 8 cm. ( 3.14" ). Weighs 154 grams ( 5.43 Oz ).
Price : US$ 190.00
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 ID #: B/111 |
A rare pair of old
silver Bedouin anklets from
Nubia or Sudan. These piece were made and worn in Southern Nubia and
by the Rashaida Tribe in Sudan. Solid silver with a later addition of
four egyptian hallmarks on each anklet ( 800 in arabic
numerals ). Excellent quality of workmanship, with unusual and original
design. See similar sample, but without the dangles, in " Enchanted Jewelry of
Egypt " by Azza Fahmy, p. 150-51 and 173. The interior circumference
measure approx.
24.8 cm. ( 9.76" ) and the space at the opening is 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ).
The thickness is 12 mm. ( 0.47" ). Weighs 378 grams ( 13.33 Oz ).
Price : US$ 420.00
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 ID #: A/186 |
A very nice antique
silver Bedouin bracelet from
Lybia. About 60 to 80 years old, excellent silver content,
with lybian hallmarks. Great silky patina and quality. Ligthly
adjustable and confortable to wear. The height is 3 cm. ( 1.18" ) and the inner diameter about
6 cm. ( 2.36"
). The space at the opening is 1.5 cm. ( 0.59" ) and the inner circumference
( including the space at the opening ) measure approx. 18.8 cm. ( 7.40" ). Weighs
58 grams ( 2.04 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: B/117
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An exquisite and extremely
rare pair of antique
silver Bedouin bracelets from
Fayum, in Egypt. Bracelets with this very original design can't
actually be found in the bazaars and aren't repesented in Ghysels and
René van der Star collections. These samples are about 80 to 90 years
old but are not stamped. Worn on the corners ( see pictures ). Superb patina and craftmanship : they are made
up with four strips of silver, separated but with the feeling that it's
only one strip ! Very ligthly adjustable. The inner circumference
measure 15.2 cm. ( 5.98" ) and the space at the opening is 2.7 cm. (
1.06" ). The height is 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ). Weighs 96 grams ( 3.38 Oz ).
Price : US$ 210.00
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 ID #: B/121
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A beautiful old
silver Moor or Tuareg bracelet from
Mauritania or South Morocco. Decorated with balls and very original
design. Excellent quality of workmanship in good conditions with great
patina. Old repair at the interior ( see pictures ). Very good alloy of silver content. Very confortable to wear.
The inner circumference measure about 19.1 cm. ( 7.51" ) and the interior
diameter approx. 6.1 cm. ( 2.40" ). The height is 26 mm. ( 1.02" ). Weighs
108 grams
( 3.80 Oz ). Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID #: B/140 |
A beautiful old
silver enameled Kabyle pendant or brooch from Grande Kabylie,
in Algeria. Very nice and original design, with blue, yellow and green enamel in very
good conditions, embellished with real red coral beads. The back side
show trace of a former clip. The loop up is a recent addition. Mid 20th century. See more on these fibulae
or brooch in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette
Camps-Fabrer, p. 76 ss. The height is 13.2 cm. (
5.19" ) and the width 10 cm. ( 3.93" ). Weighs 132 grams ( 4.65 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: A/122 |
A very nice antique
silver amulet " foulet Khamza " from Marrakech, in South
Morocco. Fine sample in good conditions, showing age and wear overall. These amulets, symbolizing the
hand of Fatima, were a protection against the evil eye. Decorated on
both sides and hallmarked Marrakech, 1340 from Hegira (
1921 AD ). See similar sample and more on these amulets in " Bijoux du
Maroc " by Marie-Rose Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 195-197. It measure
about 11 cm. by 9.1 cm. ( 4.33" by
3.58" ). Weighs 64 grams ( 2.25 Oz ).
Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID #: B/115 |
A superb antique
silver Berber bracelet from
Tunisia. Early 20th century, with three hallmarks almost totally
worn, probably the signature of the silversmith. Worn by years of
intensive use it's ligthly irregular in size. A small chips in the
middle. Sterling silver, very ligthly flexible and
adjustable. See a similar sample in " A World
of Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 28 and in " Les bijoux de
Tunisie ", by Samira Gargouri-Sethom, p. 107. The inner diameter is 6.1 cm.
( 2.40" ) across and the height is 3.1 cm. ( 1.22" ). The space at the opening is
1 cm. ( 0.39" ) and the inner circumference
measure ca. 19.3 cm. ( 7.59" ). Weighs 102 grams ( 3.59 Oz ).
Price : US$ 160.00
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 ID #: A/128 |
A beautiful old bronze /
brass
bracelet currency probably from
Nigeria. These bracelets were used for major transactions. Early to mid 20th century. In
excellent conditions with nice patina. The inner
circumference measure about 18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ) and the inner diameter
approx. 5.9 cm. ( 2.32" ). The height is 4.1 cm. ( 1.61" ). Weighs 1226
grams ( 43.24 Oz ).
Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID #: B/113 |
A beautiful old
silver chased Tuareg cross from the tribe of
Tahoua. Good alloy of silver with traditionnal chased design on both
sides. The pictures are showing the both sides of the cross. The design
is very well preserved, just nicely worn. Very thin : about 1 mm. (
0.03" ). OLD AND AUTHENTIC !! See similar sample in " Magische Ornamente-Silberchmuck
der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 57 and in " Africa adorned "
by Angela Fisher, p. 210-211. It measure about 7.8 cm. ( 3.07" ) in
height and is 4.6 cm. ( 1.81" ) wide. Weighs 10 grams ( 0.35 Oz ).
Price : US$ 55.00
SOLD
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 ID #: A/171 |
A very pretty
antique pair of
silver Berber Fibulae from South-West Algeria. Very good alloy of
silver. In good conditions, nicely worn. I don not clean the back side.
Rare ! First half of the 20th century. They measure ca. 14.8 cm. ( 5.82" ) in height and the width is 8.5 cm. ( 3.34" ). Weighs 110 grams (
3.88 Oz ).
Price : US$ 320.00
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 ID #: 154
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A fine old
bronze Senufo anklet from Ivory Coast. An excellent piece for
collectors ! As often, one end is broken ( the only way to take it out
of the ankle ). See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in
" A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 52. It measure about
18 cm. ( 7.08" ) in length and 10 cm. ( 3.93" ) in height. Weighs
520 grams ( 18.34 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: A/124
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An excellent quality
silver chased Tuareg or Moor
" Kitab " or amulet from
Mauritania or South Morocco. Very good alloy of silver, decorated
with five small silver pearls. The back is made up with brass. One small
copper end is missing, below rigth. It measure about 7.3 cm. ( 2.87" ) in height and
the width is 5.8 cm. (
2.28" ). Weighs 28 grams ( 0.98 Oz ).
Price : US$ 90.00
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 ID #: A/149
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A rare and beautiful
Tuareg or Moor
pendant from
Mauritania or South Morocco. Made up with silver coins, glass and
shell-fish. All the silver coins are islamic, about 1880-1910 AD. This
sample is in good conditions, but a small glass bead is missing.
Probably early 20th century. Small repair on the leather thread. See
similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Head Ornaments
", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 30. It measure about 9.1 cm. ( 3.58" ) in
height and the width is 5.1 cm. ( 2.00" ). Weighs 48 grams ( 1.69 Oz ).
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 ID #: B/123 |
A very very rare pair of antique
silver Tuareg decorations, from South Algeria. Missing in many
collections, these pieces are totally absent in the souks or bazaars.
All the dangles are missing on one piece, only two on the other. A rare
find for collectors but it would make a central point drawing admiration
in a necklace project. Not clean, just in the same way I found them. The height
of the complete piece is 11.2
cm. ( 4.40" ), including the dangles and the diameter below measure ca
4 cm. ( 1.57"). The other decoration measure 5.5 cm in height (
2.16" ) and the diameter below is ca 4.1 cm. ( 1.61" ). Total weight is
84 grams (
2.96 Oz ).
Price : US$ 210.00
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 ID #: A/156 |
A very original old iron
and copper
divination bangle from
Burkina Faso. These bracelets or bangle seem be used for display on
altars, rather than worn. Early to mid 20th century. In
excellent conditions with nice patina. The pictures show both sides. See similar sample in the Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 65. The inner diameter measure about
7.5 cm. ( 2.95" ) and the height of the seated figures ca. 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ). Weighs
76
grams ( 2.68 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: B/126 |
A great pair of
antique
solid silver Berber " khalkhal" or bracelet from
Meknès or Fez, in Morocco. Excellent craftmanship with original and
rare design. About 70 to 80 % of silver. Nicely worn by years of
traditionnal use, with great silky patina. Early 20th
century. See similar pieces in " Bijoux du Maroc " by Marie-Rose
Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 158. The inner circumference measure approx.
20.5 cm. ( 8.07" ) and the space at the opening 3.5 cm. ( 1.37" ). The height is 2.3 cm. (
0.90" ). Weighs 664 grams (
23.42 Oz
).
Price : US$ 690.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/132 |
A very nice old
silver chased
Tuareg Talisman, probably Kel Iforas, in Mali. Very nice
design, in good conditions. Two small ends are missing on the left of
the piece. The back side is made up of copper. Good alloy of silver. See similar pieces in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p.
39. It measure about
8 cm.
by 7.7 cm. ( 3.14" by 3.03" ). Weighs 38 grams ( 1.34 Oz ).
Price : US$ 85.00
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 ID #: B/114
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A fine old
silver chased Tuareg cross from the
Tahoua region. Good alloy of silver with traditionnal chased design
on both sides. The pictures are showing the both sides of the cross. The
design is worn but still well present. Very thin : about 1 mm. ( 0.03"
). OLD AND AUTHENTIC !! See similar sample in " Magische Ornamente-Silberchmuck
der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 57 and in " Africa adorned "
by Angela Fisher, p. 210-211. It measure about 8 cm. ( 3.14" ) in height
and is 4.8 cm. ( 1.88" ) wide. Weighs 10 grams ( 0.35 Oz ).
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 ID #: A/181 |
A great and rare
antique
silver chased Berber anklet or bracelet from
East Morocco or West Algeria. Unusual and beautiful design in superb
conditions, deliciously worn. Good alloy of silver containing copper. An
excellent
piece for collectors and easy to wear. Early 20th
century. Superb patina. See more on these bracelets and others samples in
" Bijoux du Maroc " by Marie-Rose Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 158. The interior
diameter measure ca 7.3 cm. ( 2.87" ) and the inner circumference approx.
22.9 cm. ( 9.01" ). The height is 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ) and the
space at the opening 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). Weighs 268 grams (
9.45 Oz
).
Price : US$ 285.00
SOLD
|
 ID #: A/158 |
A fine and well crafted old
Berber hinjed bracelet from Aït Ouaouzguit, in Morocco. Filigree
work decorated with real coral and turquoise stones and wax or painting.
Non-precious metal. See similar piece in "
Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté ", p.126
and in the Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 22. The height is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ) and the inner diameter about 5.6 cm. ( 2.20"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 17.6 cm. ( 6.92" ). Weighs
62 grams ( 2.18 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
|
 ID #: A/187 |
A fine
old
silver enamelled Berber pendant from Tiznit region, in South Morocco.
Yellow, green and blue enamel on very good silver alloy. Ideal for
necklace project. A very good sample in nice conditions. It measure about
6.1
cm. by 5.3 cm. ( 2.40" by 2.08" ). Weighs 46 grams (
1.69 Oz ).
Price : US$ 90.00
|
 ID #: B/128 |
A superb old
silver twisted Fulani ring or pendant from Mali. OLD AND AUTHENTIC, NOT A
RECENT COPY ! Very good silver alloy and fine patina. See similar
rings in " A World of Rings " by Anne Van Cutsem, p. 55. American size is
12 1/4 and
french size is 28. The diameter is 21 mm. ( 0.82" ) and inner
circumference 68 mm. ( 2.67"). The thickness is 8 mm. ( 0.31" ). Weighs
38 grams ( 1.34 Oz ).
Price : US$ 95.00
SOLD
|
 ID #: B/106 |
A fine
old
silver Talisman ou Marabout ring from Mali or Niger. Very good silver alloy.
Original pieces like this are very scarse on the markets. See similar
rings in " A World of Rings " by Anne Van Cutsem, p. 52.
Measuring about 2.8 cm. by 2.9 cm. ( 1.10" by 1.14" ). American size is
12 1/4 and
french size is 28. The diameter is 21 mm. ( 0.82" ) and inner
circumference 68 mm. ( 2.67"). Weighs 12 grams ( 0.42 Oz ).
Price : US$ 110.00
|
 ID #: B/129 |
An exquisite old
silver Fulani ring or pendant from Mali. OLD AND AUTHENTIC, NOT A
RECENT COPY ! Very good silver alloy and beautiful patina. See similar
rings in " A World of Rings " by Anne Van Cutsem, p. 55. American size is
12 1/2 and
french size is 29. The diameter is 22 mm. ( 0.86" ) and inner
circumference 69 mm. ( 2.71"). The thickness is 7 mm. (
0.27" ). Weighs 36 grams ( 1.55 Oz ).).
Price : US$ 85.00
SOLD
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