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BERBER - KABYLE - TUAREG AND AFRICAN JEWELLERY
 ID #: 163
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An exceptionnal old
pair of
silver chased Khalkhal anklets from
Mauritania.
Wonderful and rare design featuring five balls representing the five
pillars of Islam. At the origin these anklets were the attribute of
noble women. In great conditions, nicely worn. See more on the Khalkhal
anklets in
" A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 35. The inner circumference measure ca.
22.2 cm. ( 8.74" ) and the space at the opening 3.5 cm. ( 1.37" ).
The central plaque is 5.5 cm. by 4.7 cm. ( 2.16" by 1.85" ). Weighs 716 grams (
25.25 ounces ).
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A rare antique silver
silver Berber chased " Akhelkhal " or anklet from
Aurès, in Algeria. These pieces are totally absent of the bazaars.
One sample is represented in " La femme Chaouïa de l'Aurès ", by M.
Gaudry, Paris 1929 and in " Bijoux et Bijoutiers de l'Aurès " by Tatiana
Benfoughal, p. 175. They were mostly in use in the years 1920-1930 by
the womens Ouled Abdaoui and Ouled Daoud. A wonderful piece for
collector ! Excellent quality of silver. The inner diameter is 8.4 cm. (
3.30" ) and the height is 7.9 cm. ( 3.11" ). The inner circumference
measure ca. 26.4 cm. ( 10.39" ). Weighs 154 grams ( 5.43 ounces ).
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 ID #: 171
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A wonderful old
silver enameled Berber bracelet from
Tiznit, in South Morocco. Nice green, dark yellow and blue
enamel, in excellent conditions but ligthly worn. The red color is not
enamel but kind of wax or painting. It's embellished with red and green
glass cut stones ( some chips, as usual for these old pieces ). NOT A
RECENT COPY : About 50 to 60 years old. See more on these bracelets in "
Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté ", p.58 ss. The
height is 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ) and the inner diameter about 5.9 cm. ( 2.32"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ). Weighs 74
grams ( 2.61 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 186
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A beautiful antique
silver Bedouin bracelet from Lybia. Early 20th
century, with two hallmarks at the interior. Delisciously worn with
great patina. Overall in very good conditions. Excellent quality of silver alloy. Lightly flexible. The inner circumference
measure about 21.6 cm. ( 8.50" ) and the inner diameter approx. 6.9 cm.
( 2.71" ). The space at the opening is ca. 1.9 cm. ( 0.74" ) and the height is
2.8 cm. ( 1.10" ). Weighs 118 grams (
4.16 ounces ).
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 ID #: 153
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A very well crafted old
silver
Tuareg Talisman, from Mali or
Niger. Absent in many collections. Very good alloy of silver, finelly
chased and fixed on red textile support. The threads are made with
leather. The back is made up with iron. Original conditions with all the leather decorations,
aluminium wire and leather threads. An excellent piece for collectors ! It measure about
6.2 cm.
by 5.8 cm. ( 2.44" by 2.28" ). Weighs 68 grams ( 2.39 ounces ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: 180 |
A collector's old pair
of
Tuareg silver and coral temple decoration or pendants from South
Morocco or Mauritania. Complete with
old french coins, some dated back to 1863 ss. Complete pieces are really
hard to come by ! Made up with leather, coral, silver coins and silver
beads ( some to be restrunk ). In good conditions. They measure ca.
14.5 cm. ( 5.70" ) in height and the width is 5.7 cm. (
2.24" ). Weighs 188 grams ( 6.63 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 140.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 101
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An excellent old
silver enameled Kabyle " Tabzimt " or fibula from Grande Kabylie, in Algeria.
Beautiful design, with blue, yellow and green enamel in good conditions.
Embellished with red coral cabochons. The back side is graciously
decorated and enameled too. First half of 20th century. A very good
piece for collectors and wearable ! Traces of small repairs on the back
side ( see pictures ). See more on these fibulae and similar sample 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 height is 12 cm. ( 4.72" ), all included and the width is 7.4
cm. ( 2.91" ). Weighs 108 grams ( 3.80 ounces ).
Price : US$ 480.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 172
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A beautiful and rare
old
silver and copper Tuareg hair decoration or amulet from Bella, Mali
or Burkina Faso. The Bella were at the origin the slaves of Tuareg
nobles. In excellent conditions. Low grade silver. See
similar pieces from the same region in " Magische Ornamente-Silberchmuck
de Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 52. It measure about 5.7 cm. by
4.9 cm. ( 2.24" by
1.92" ). Weighs 14 grams ( 0.49 ounces ).
Price : US$ 90.00
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 ID #: 185 |
A wonderful antique pair
of
silver Berber Fibulae from South-West Algeria. Good alloy of silver
still recovered with green wax or color, very easy to remove. In good
conditions, nicely worn ( some small silver beads missing on the top of
one cone ). These pieces are really hard to come by. Early 20th century. They measure ca. 17 cm. ( 6.69" ) in height and the width is 10.4 cm. ( 4.09" ). Weighs 120 grams ( 4.23 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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 ID #: 147 |
A magnificent old
enameled Kabyle hinjed bracelet " Amesluh ", from Grande Kabylie, in
Algeria. Exceptionnal quality of workmanship, embellished with real red
coral cabochons. Easy and spectacular to wear !! Blue, yellow and green
enamel in excellent conditions. Very good alloy of silver. About 40 to
60 years old. From my own collection, 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 7.1 cm. ( 2.79" ).
The inner circumference measure ca. 19.1 cm. ( 7.51" ). Weighs 176 grams
( 6.20 ounces ).
Price : US$ 550.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 123 |
A wonderful old
Tuareg temple decoration from South Algeria or Niger. Complete with
old coins still presents ( from Saudi Arabia and dated 1354 and 1367, or
1935 and 1947 Gregorian calender ). Complete pieces are really
hard to come by ! Made up with leather, brass, shell-fish, small glass
beads and old silver coins. In good conditions. It measure ca.
16 cm. ( 6.29" ) in height and the width is 13.5 cm. (
5.31" ). Weighs 184 grams ( 6.49 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 140.00
SOLD
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A rare pair of old
silver coins, glass and leather Tuareg pendants from
South Morocco or Mauritania. In good conditions, the upper part (
shell ) missing. Mid 20th century. See similar example in the Ghysel's Collection
" A World of Head Ornaments ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 30. They measure about
6.2 cm. by 4.9 cm. ( 2.44" by 1.92" ). Weighs 112 grams ( 3.95 ounces ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: 158
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A luscious and rare antique
silver-gilt Bedouin " scorpion " bracelet from
Hebron, in Palestine. Wedding bracelet in 900 silver, hand hammered
and gilt. This sample is in very good conditions, probably because it
remain in the wedding chest and was not wear. Some traces of use however.
Rare ! This kind of items is really hard to come by. First half of
the 20th century, with later addition of egyptians hallmarks. See
similar sample in " Traditional Palestinian Embroidery and Jewelry " by
Abed Al-Samih Abu Omar, p.108 and 118 and in the Ghysel's Collection
" A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 30. The inner diameter is
5.9 cm. (
2.32" ) and the height is 4.8 cm. (
1.88" ). The interior circumference measure ca.
18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ). Weighs 90 grams (
3.17 ounces ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: 137
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A very nice and rare old
aluminium Tuareg cross or Talisman probably from Mauritania.
Very unusual design. Aluminium on red and green bakelite. In
good conditions. It measure about 7.3 cm. by 6.9 cm. ( 2.87"
by 2.71" ). Weighs 8 grams ( 0.28 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID #: 187 |
A beautiful small
silver enameld Kabyle fibula " Tabzmit " from Grande Kabylie, in
Algeria.
Classical design, with blue, yellow and green enamel in very good conditions,
with enamel well preserved. Embellished with small red coral cabochons. First half of 20th century. See more on these
fibulae and similar sample 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 height is 11 cm. ( 4.33" ), all included and the width is
4
cm. ( 1.57." ). Weighs 70 grams ( 2.46 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 250.00
ON HOLD
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 ID #: 160
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A rare antique
silver
Tuareg Talisman, from the Udalan Tuaregs, Mali and Burkina Faso.
Excellent chased decoration on very good silver alloy. The back is made
up with copper. In excellent conditions. A rare piece for collectors !!
See similar example in " Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ",
Museum Rietberg, p. 48. It measure about 8.3 cm. by 7.6 cm. ( 3.26" by
2.99" ). Weighs 28 grams ( 0.98 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: 102
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A superb antique
Wodaabe or Bororo brass headdress from West Africa. The nomads Wodaabe
are a subgroup of the Fulani living in South Western Niger and North
Nigeria. Made up with small brass elements, shell-fish and wool. A very rare piece for collectors,
in excellent conditions and complete ( wearable ! ). See similar
pieces in " Africa Adorned ", by Angela Fischer, p. 153 ss. The height ( without the upper leather supports ) is about
31 cm. ( 12.20" ) and the width of the brass elements ca 9 mm. (
0.35" ).
Price : US$ 95.00
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 ID #: 181
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A collector's old
Berber
silver chased earrings from Ida ou Semlal Tribe, Occidental
Anti-Atlas, in South Morocco. Rare sample made up with excellent alloy
of silver. Very good quality of workmanship, embellished with a small
old silver coin ( dated 1299 from Hegira ) and a nielloed disc. See similar sample
in " Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté ", p.55. The
height is about 9.4 cm. ( 3.7" ) and the thickness in the center
2.8 cm.
( 1.10" ). Weighs 234 grams (
8.25 ounces ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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 ID #: 175 |
A specially beautiful
old
silver and agate Tuareg ring or hair decoration from Kel Ataram
Tuareg, Mali/ Niger at the border with Algeria. Superb design and great
quality of workmanship, certainly made by a master silversmith. See
similar and others pieces from the same region in " Magische Ornamente-Silberchmuck
de Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 65. High grade silver and great
quality of agate. American size is about 10 3/4
and french size is 24. The inner diameter is 20 mm. ( 0.78" ) and inner
circumference 64 mm. ( 2.51" ). It measure 5.9 cm. by 3.9 cm. ( 2.32" by
1.53" ). From my own collection ! In perfect conditions ( the
yellow powder visible on some pictures is just pollen ). Weighs 24 grams ( 0.84 ounces )
Price : US$ 130.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 104 |
A very nice antique
Wodaabe or Bororo leather decorated bag from West Africa. The nomads Wodaabe
are a subgroup of the Fulani living in South Western Niger and North
Nigeria. An excellent and rare piece for collectors, very decorative too !
In good conditions but worn by years of traditonnal use. The upper
supports were recently consolidated ( see picture ). See similar
pieces in " Africa Adorned ", by Angela Fischer, p. 154-155. The height ( without the upper leather supports ) is about
28.5 cm. ( 11.22" ) and the width 11 cm. ( 4.33" ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: 183 |
A deligthfully worn pair
of antique
solid silver Berber bracelets from
South Morocco. Early 20th century. The chased decor is almost
totally worn but give a great silky patina. The inner circumference measure
ca. 21 cm. ( 7.87" ) and the interior diameter is 6.7 cm. ( 2.63" ). The height is
2.8 cm. (
1.29" ). Weighs 286 grams (
10.08 ounces ).
Price : US$ 220.00
SOLD
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 ID #: 11 |
A beautiful antique
Tuareg " Tcherot " or Talisman, Ullimeden Tuaregs, from Mali or
Niger. These Talismans were traditionnaly worn by the women.
Original conditions, in two parts of metal covered by leather and silver
chased sheets. The ends are in aluminium. Worn by traditionnal use but
in good conditions. A very nice sample. See similar example in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 225. It measure about 6.3 cm.
by 8.5 cm. ( 2.48" by 3.34" ). Weighs 60 grams ( 2.11 ounces ).
Price : US$ 85.00
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 ID #: 184 |
A very rare set of old
aluminium
Tuareg decorative elements from Niger or mali. Aluminium on iron,
decorated with stamped designs. In original conditions. Probably worn on
the breast. They measure approx. 11.6
cm. by 3.3 cm. ( 4.56" by 1.29" ). The thickness is 9 mm
( 0.35" ) Weighs 78 grams (
2.75 ounces
).
Price : US$ 110.00
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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 #: 178
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A rare old
silver
Tuareg Karaga-cross from Tahoua region, in Niger. Good alloy of
silver. The upper small loop seem a more recent addition to facilitate
the way to wear it. See similar sample in " Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum
Rietberg, Zürich, p. 56. It measure approx. 5.8
cm. by 5.7 cm. ( 2.28" by 2.24" ). Weighs 10 grams (
0.35 ounces
).
Price : US$ 110.00
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 ID #: 161
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A very rare old
silver
Tuareg Talisman, from the Udalan Tuaregs, Mali and Burkina Faso.
Excellent chased decoration on very good silver alloy. The back is made
up with white metal. The design intend to represent a plane and is
embellished with small glass amulets, green and braun. In excellent
conditions. This design is very rare to find and was not represented in
the exhibition " Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", at the
Museum Rietberg. For collectors !! It measure about 9 cm. by 7.3 cm. (
3.54" by 2.87" ). The height is ca 2.7 cm. ( 1.06" ). Weighs 66 grams (
2.32 Ounces ).
SOLD
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 ID #: 159 |
A very nice antique
solid
silver Bedouin bracelet from Nubia or Sudan. These pieces were made
and worn in Southern Nubia and by the Rashaida Tribe, in Sudan. Very
good alloy of silver and excellent craftmanship. See similar samples in the Ghysel's Collection
" A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 32. For small
wrists ! The interior diameter measure ca 4.9 cm. ( 1.92" ) and the
inner circumference approx. 15.4 cm. ( 6.06" ). The height is 13 mm. (
0.51" ) and the space at the opening 2.3 cm. ( 0.90" ). Weighs 150 grams
( 5.29 ounces ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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 ID #: 132 |
A beautiful old
white metal enameled Tuareg talisman from Mali or Niger. Non-precious
metal with very nice
design in black enamel. A rare piece in fine conditions. For collectors
!! It measure about 5.2 cm. by 4.8 cm. ( 2.04" by
1.88" ). Weighs 22 grams ( 0.77 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 80.00
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 ID #: 157 |
A beautiful old
bronze and silver
Tuareg Talisman, probably from Mali. In original conditions with
excellent patina. Bronze or brass decorated with silver and copper
chased appliqués. The main part is chased too. The back is made of brass
or bronze. An excellent piece for collector ! See similar sample in " Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum
Rietberg, Zürich, p. 46. It measure about 12 cm.
by 9.5 cm. ( 4.72" by 3.74" ). Weighs 84 grams ( 2.96 ounces ).
Price : US$ 130.00
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 ID #: 174
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An exceptionnaly fine old silver and agate Tuareg ring or hair decoration from Kel Ataram Tuareg, Mali/ Niger at the border with Algeria. Superb design and great quality of workmanship, certainly made by a master silversmith. See similar and others pieces from the same region in " Magische Ornamente-Silberchmuck de Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 65. High grade silver and great quality of black onyx. American size is about 10 1/4 and french size is 23. The inner diameter is 20 mm. ( 0.78" ) and inner circumference 63 mm. ( 2.48" ). It measure 5.9 cm. by 3.7 cm. ( 2.32" by 1.45" ). From my own collection, few remaining ! In perfect conditions. Weighs 32 grams ( 1.12 ounces ).
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 ID #: 177 |
A rare pair of old
silver
Tuareg earrings from Tahoua region, in Niger. Easy to wear ! See
more in " Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum
Rietberg, Zürich, p. 56. They measure approx. 6.7
cm. by 3.1 cm. ( 2.63" by 1.22" ). Weighs 6 grams ( 0.21 ounces
).
Price : US$ 50.00
ON HOLD
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 ID #: 156 |
A beautiful sample antique
Tuareg head-dress probably from Mauritania. This piece was connected
with a chain or leather to a second element to form an head-dress. Made
up in brass with small silver chased appliqués. The space at the opening
was usually decorated with a bead, missing here. It measure approx. 7.2
cm. by 5.4 cm. ( 2.83" by 2.12" ). Weighs 32 grams ( 1.12 ounces
).
Price : US$ 38.00
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 ID #: 182 |
A great matching pair of
old
silver Tuareg earrings " Tsabit or Schiyabatan " from Mauritania or
Niger. Worn by the Ullimeden Tuaregs. Not common design, well patinated. Excellent alloy of silver.
In very good conditions. See similar sample in "
A World of Earrings " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 41 and in "
Africa Adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 212. Big size !The exterior
diameter
measure about 6.3 cm. ( 2.48" ). Weighs 144 grams ( 5.07 ounces ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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