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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 ", by 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 to
43000. 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 #: C/104 |
A wonderful antique pair
of
silver nielloed Berber earrings from
Ida ou Nadif, central Anti-Atlas, in Morocco. Black niello on silver,
decorated with orange glass stones. Two of the pendants are decorated
with red glas stones, probably a later addition to replace a piece
missing. In excellent conditions. A great piece for collectors, very
hard to come by ! See similar sample in " Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques
and Marie-Rose Rabaté, p 88. They measure 16.5 cm. ( 6.49" )
in height and the width below is ca 6.6 cm. (
2.59" ). Weighs 78
grams ( 2.75 Oz ).
Price : US$ 880.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/171 |
A very rare antique pair
of
silver Berber chased " Akhelkhal " anklets from
Aurès, in Algeria. These antique pieces are totally absent of the
bazaars. From my own collection. 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. Early 20th century, showing wear from authentic traditionnal use
on the interior rim, more important on one sample than the other. MUSEUM
QUALITY PIECES FOR COLLECTORS ! Very good alloy of silver. The inner
diameter is 9.5 cm. ( 3.74" ) and the height is 8.9 cm. ( 3.50" ). The
inner circumference measure ca. 29.8 cm. ( 11.73" ). Weighs 436 grams ( 15.37 Oz ).
Price : US$ 950.00
SOLD
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 ID #: C/111
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A wonderful antique
silver Berber jewelry set from
Draa Valley or Ouarzazate, in Central High Atlas, Morocco.
Consisting in temple hanging, silver chain and small fibulae, decorated
with very old silver coins ( some spanish dating back to 18th and 19th
century ). Late 19th, early 20th century. Complete set like this one are
a rarity. The two small fibulae are hallmarked with a stamp probably
from Essaouira dating back 1900 AD. The temple hanging are made up with
filigree, wax or enamel. The original glass stones were replaced by
glass and plastic beads. Excellent quality of silver. See a similar sample
of temple hanging ( without the others elements ) in " Bijoux du Maroc "
by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté, p 108. The circumference measure about
70 cm. ( 27.55" ), all included and the temple hanging approx. 15.5 cm.
by 4.8 cm. ( 6.10" by 1.88" ). Weighs 210 grams
( 7.40 Oz ).
Price : US$ 980.00
SOLD
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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 #: C/105 |
A great antique
silver Kabyle " Akhelkhal " anklet from
Grande Kabylie, in Algeria. Very old piece, early 20th century.
Embellished with three real red coral cabochons ( one partially worn ).
In good conditions, but traces of wear : one small silver dome is
missing and an other is partially crushed. Old repair at the hinge,
nearly invisible. A MUSEUM PIECE FOR COLLECTORS.
See a similar sample in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by
Henriette Camps-Faber, p.68 ( our sample is more beautiful ! ). The inner
diameter is 7.8 cm. ( 3.07" ) and the height is 9.3 cm. ( 3.66" ). The inner
circumference measure 24.5 cm. ( 9.64" ). Weighs 276
grams ( 9.73 Oz ).
Price : US$ 1200.00
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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 #: C/112
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An extemely rare matching
pair of
silver chased Tuareg temple decorations, from South Algeria or Niger.
A great piece for collectors! In excellent conditions. However about 70
to 80% of the small triangular dangles are recent, replacing the missing
old one. Early to mid 20th century.
Very good alloy of silver.
They measure about 34.5 cm. ( 13.58" ) in height
and the width is 7.5 cm. ( 2.95" ). Weighs 156 grams (
5.50 Oz ).
Price : US$ 650.00
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 ID #: B/192
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An extemely rare matching
pair of
silver gilt Berber half-sphere " letrak " earings from
Aurès, in Algeria. They were not wide-spread and principally worn by
the women of the Ouled Naïl, in Biskra. Excellent workmanship in silver
gilt, decorated with small green glass cut stones. Early 20th century.
Scarse : there are only one pair in the Musée de L'Homme in Paris and
three pair in the Museum of Bardo in Alger. Very good alloy of silver.
See a similar sample in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette
Camps-Fabrer, p. 128-130. They measure about 11 cm. ( 4.33" ) in length
and the diameter of the half-sphere is 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ). Weighs 24 grams (
0.84 Oz ).
Price : US$ 250.00
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 ID #: C/118
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An exquisite and extremely
rare antique
silver partially gilt Berber wedding head ornament from
Fès, Middle Atlas, in Morocco.
Exceptionnal quality of chased and cast decor, embellished with small
domes appliqués, coral beads and old spanish silver coins. The majority
of the coins and the two bigger are from Isabel II and the others from
Alphonse XIII : all are hammarked with a stamp of 1925 ss ( head of buck
). The main silver band is articulated. Almost complete and in perfect
conditions. Early 20th century. Complete set like this one is
a rarity : I was not able to find a similar sample in my reference
books. Hallmarked twice
1319 H, circa 1901 AD, with a square hallmark " à la Tour " from
Fès.
A MUSEUM PIECE ! The band, including the dangles, measure about
26 cm. by 17 cm. ( 10.23" by 6.69" ) and the upper pendant 11.5 cm.
by 5.3 cm. ( 4.52" by 2.08" ). Weighs 472 grams
( 16.64 Oz ).
Price : US$ 1850.00
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 ID #: B/144 |
A great antique silver coins show necklace from South-West Algeria, probably from Saoura region, Oasis of Gourara. Made up with antique coins, mainly french form the 19th century ( the more recent is dated 1875 ), some Tunisians and Morrocans ( dated 1911 to 1933 ). Early 20th century. A very rare find in original conditions, the ends in leather missing. The pictures are showing the front and back side. It measure 38.5 cm. ( 15.15" ) in length and the front height is 5.4 cm. ( 2.12" ). Weighs 286 grams ( 10.8 Oz ).
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 ID #: B/198
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A collector' antique
silver-gilt cuff from
Oasis of Siwa, in Egypt. Early 20th century, with many hallmarks,
particulary two " Tughra " or Ottoman calligraphic seal or signature and
four marks of Mohamed El Mekkawy, a Bedouin silversmith famous in all
North Africa. A later addition of Egyptians hallmarks ( 800 and a lotus
). See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of
Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 31 and in the collection René van
der Star " Bijoux Ethniques d'Afrique, d'Asie et Iles du Pacifique ", p
36. Lightly flexible. The inner circumference measure about 22.2 cm. (
8.74" ) and the space at the opening ca. 2.3 cm. ( 0.90" ). The height
at the ends is 9.3 cm. ( 3.66" ). Weighs 234 grams ( 8.25 Oz ).
SOLD
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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 #: B/194
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A wonderful and rare
matching pair of old
silver chased bracelets or anklets, from
Essaouira, in Morocco. Excellent workmanship made by a master
silversmith for the jewish middle-class of the city. Nicely worn, with
superb patina. One bracelet is ligthly more worn than the other. Very
good alloy of silver.
First half of 20th ventury. Easy and confortable to wear. The front height measure
3.9 cm. ( 1.53" ) and the inner
circumference ca 22.8 cm. ( 8.97" ). The space at the opening is 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ). Weighs
286 grams ( 10.08 Oz ).
Price : US$ 580.00
SOLD
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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$ 150.00
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A very rare complete set of antique silver Berber earrings from Aït Herbil or Ida ou Semlal, Occidental Anti Atlas, in Morocco. Early 20th century.Very good alloy of silver, chased and enameld, connected with a leather thread. A COLLECTOR OR MUSEUM PIECE. See the only complete sample that I found : a photography taken in 1934-1939 by Jean Besancenot representing a women of the Aït Herbil ( " BIjoux du Maroc, La Beauté Des Diables ", by Francis Ramirez and Christian Rolot, p.27 ). See too a similar sample ( of the loop only ) in " Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté, p. 55-56. The pendant with the dangles measure ca. 12 cm. by 6.9 cm. ( 4.72" by 2.71" ) and the pendant whitout dangles 7.6 cm. by 8.6 cm ( 2.99" by 3.38" ). The earrings are ca 8 cm. ( 3.14" ) height with a maximum thickness of 2.7 cm. ( 1.06" ). Weighs 316 grams ( 11.14 Oz ).
SOLD
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 ID #: C/100
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A rare and beautiful old
brass and glass Moor or Tuareg temple decorations from
Mauritania or South Morocco. Excellent design in brass decorated
with old glass beads. Superb patina ! Mid 20th century. The exterior
diameter is 4.1 cm. and 5.1 cm. ( 1.61" and 2.00" ) and the length is
49 cm. ( 19.29" ). Weighs 60 grams (
2.11 Oz ).
Price : US$ 130.00
ON HOLD
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 ID #: B/169
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A superb antique
Bedouin silver cuff bracelet from
Oasis of Siwa, in Egypt ( from the middle of Egypt to the coast ).
Excellent quality of craftmanship and very nice patina ! Early 20th
century. Silver content 800, with " Tughra " Ottoman calligraphic seal
or signature and the mark of Mohamed El Mekkawy, a Bedouin silversmith
famous in all North Africa, with later addition of Egyptians hallmarks (
lotus ). Lightly flexible and very confortable to wear. In good
conditions, but the rim is worn. The inner circumference ( including the
space at the opening ) measure about 21 cm. ( 8.26" ) and the inner
diameter approx. 6.7 cm. ( 2.63" ). The space at the opening is ca. 2.4
cm. ( 0.94" ) and the height is 6.4 cm. ( 2.75" ). Weighs 96 grams (
3.38 Oz ).
Price : US$ 160.00
SOLD
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 ID #: C/106
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An exquisite antique pair
of
silver nielloed Berber earrings from
Ida ou Nadif, central Anti-Atlas, in Morocco. Black niello on silver,
decorated with red glass stones. One of the pendants is missing ( old
breakage ). In good condtions, with some old repairs visible at the back
( see pictures ). A great piece for collectors, very
hard to come by ! See similar sample in " Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques
and Marie-Rose Rabaté, p 88. They measure 15 cm. ( 5.90" )
in height and the width is ca 5.5 cm. (
2.59" ). The thickness, including the red glass stones is 5 mm. (
o.19" ). Weighs 60
grams ( 2.75 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$ 980.00
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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
SOLD
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 ID #: B/172 |
A wonderful antique
silver Berber chased anklet from
Lybia. A RARE FIND : These anklets are totaly absent in the
Bazaars. The design look like the " Buddha lips " that are represented
on some Iznik tiles. Early 20th century, in excellent conditions. It
wear two lybian hallmarks,
from the period before 1951. Sterling silver. MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE FOR
COLLECTORS ! Not in Ghysels, neither in René van der Star collections.
The inner diameter is 10.1 cm. ( 3.97" ) and the height 8.5 cm. ( 3.34"
). The inner circumference measure ca. 31.4 cm. ( 12.36" ) and the space
at the opening is 2.2 cm. ( 0.86" ). Ligthly flexible. Weighs 244 grams
( 8.60 Oz ).
Price : US$ 440.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/153 |
An unique old
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from Nubia or Sudan. Out of common
design for this model : the usual decoration is embelished with small
cabochons of colored glass.These piece were
made and worn in Southern Nubia and in the Rashaida Tribe, in Sudan.
A very rare and fine sample with nice patina. In good conditions, the
stem is recent. 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. 17.8 cm. ( 7.00" ). Weighs
122 grams ( 4.30 Oz ).
Price : US$ 190.00
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 ID #: B/162 |
A rare antique
maillechort Berber stem bracelet from
Aurés, in Algeria. In good conditions, worn by years of use ( see
pictures ). Late 19th, early 20th century. See more on these
bracelets and
similar sample in " Bijoux et Bijoutiers de l'Aurès " by Tatiana
Benfoughal, p. 172-173. SCARSE ! The inner circumference measure about 18.8 cm. ( 7.79" ) and the inner
diameter approx. 6 cm. ( 2.36" ). The space at the opening is 4.4
cm. ( 1.73" ) and the height is 4.3 cm. ( 1.69" ). Weighs 60 grams
( 2.11 Oz ).
Price : US$ 160.00
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 ID #: C/101
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A fine old
silver enameled Kabyle bracelet from
Grande Kabylie, in Algeria. Excelent aloy of silver with blue and
dark yellow enamel. The enamel is not of the best quality and worn, but
these defects do not affect the overall eye appeal. Decorated with real
coral beads. About 30 to 40 years old. See a similar sample in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette
Camps-Fabrer, p. 104-105. I measure about 19.1 cm. ( 7.51" ) in circumference and the height is 4.4 cm. (
1.73" ). The inner diameter is 6.1 cm. ( 2.44" ). Weighs 118
grams ( 4.16 Oz ).
Price : US$ 250.00
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 ID #: B/165
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A beautiful old
aluminum
chased Tuareg or Moor " Khalkhal " anklet from South-East Mauritania,
probably Oualata region. The design is nicely worn and the black niello
is still well present. Superb design, with chased decor on sides. See
more on these anklets or " khal-khal " in " Sahara Bijoux et Techniques
", by Jean Gabus, p. 244-245 and in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of
Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 35. The inner circumference measure
ca. 31 cm. ( 12.20" ) and the space at the opening 4.8 cm. ( 1.88" ).
The central plaque measure about 5.5 cm. by 3.7 cm. ( 2.16" by 1.45" ).
Weighs 104 grams ( 3.66 Oz ).
Price : US$ 95.00
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 ID #: B/173 |
A precious antique
silver Berber chased anklet from
Lybia. This kind of items is really hard to come by ! Great chased
design, with remarkable hand work. Superb silky patina. Sterling silver
with three lybian hallmarks and a mark of the silversmith, from the
period before 1951. Early 20th century, in excellent conditions. MUSEUM
QUALITY PIECE FOR CONNOISSEURS ! Not in Ghysels, neither in René van der
Star collections. The inner diameter is 10.1 cm. ( 3.97" ) and the
height 9.6 cm. ( 3.77" ). The inner circumference measure ca. 31.7 cm. (
12.48" ). Ligthly flexible. Weighs 346 grams ( 12.20 Oz ).
Price : US$ 550.00
SOLD
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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
SOLD
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 ID #: B/168 |
A very pretty old
silver enameled Kabyle hinjed bracelet from Grande
Kabylie, in Algeria. Yellow, blue
and green enamel, embellished with real red coral cabochons. Easy and
elegant to wear. This old piece ( 40 to 50 years old ) is ligthly
damaged by years of intensive use : one crack on the border and some
small split by places. All these are few noticiable and do not detract
the beauty of the piece. The enamel is well preserved but worn by
places. Very good alloy of silver. The hinje system make it easy to
wear. The inner diameter is 5.8 cm. ( 2.28" ) and the height is 2.6
cm. ( 1.02" ). The inner circumference measure ca. 18.2 cm. ( 7.16" ). Weighs
54 grams ( 1.90 Oz ). Price : US$ 140.00
SOLD
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A great
tiny old silver and leather " Khamsa "
Tuareg Talisman, probably Kel Ahaggar, in Algeria. The Khamsa or the
protectress hand is common in South Morocco, Mauritania and in some part
of the Sahara.This sample is particulary interesting because is very
tiny and it's unusual. See a similar tiny piece in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p.
25 and others in the collections of the " Musée National du Bardo ",
Alger. Very good alloy of silver. It measure about
3.6 cm.
by 2.8 cm. ( 1.41" by 1.10" ). Weighs 4 grams ( 0.14 Oz ).
Price : US$ 130.00
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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
SOLD
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 ID #: B/186
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A splendid antique
silver chased Tuareg bracelet from Kel Ahaggar Tuaregs, in South
Algeria. Superb chased design, in excellent conditions ( a
small split in the interior not noticeable from outside ).
First half of 20th ventury. Very good quality of silver alloy. Ligthly
adjustable, it's easy and confortable to wear. See similar pieces in
" Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg,
Zürich, p. 74. The height measure 8.2 cm. ( 3.22" ) and the inner
circumference ca 21 cm. ( 8.26" ). The interior diameter is about
6.4
cm. ( 2.51" ) and the space at the opening is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). Weighs
72 grams ( 2.53 Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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 #: C/108 |
A superb antique
aluminum
" Tizabaten " Tuareg hoops from Mali or Niger. Early to mid 20th
century. A very rare sample and great design,
very modern in style. They were worn suspended with a leather thread
from the hair, adorning the ear. See a similar sample in " Art of being
Tuareg " by Thomas K. Seligman and Kristyne Longham, p.206. They measure
about 7.2 cm. ( 2.83" ) in diameter and the maximum thickness is
1.4 cm. ( 0.55" ).
Weighs 92 grams ( 3.24 Oz ).
Price : US$ 190.00
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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$ 160.00
SOLD
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 ID #: C/107 |
A superb old
silver Berber hinjed bracelet or anklet from
Mzab, northern Sahara, in Algeria. Beautiful openwork, delicately
cut and chased. This quality of bracelet is really hard to come by.
Early 20th century. Very good alloy of silver. Ligth and easy to wear.
See a similar sample in Musée de l'Homme, in Paris ( see the catalogue
of the exhibition " Bijoux et Parures d'Algérie " à Mantes-la-Jolie,
2003, p. 74 ), in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette Camps-Fabrer,
p. 109 ( she attribute them to Aurès ) and in " A World of Bracelets "
by Anne van Cutsem, p. 24 ( our sample is more beautiful...). The inner
diameter is 7.4 cm. ( 2.91" ) and the height is 6.2 cm. ( 2.44" ). The
inner circumference measure ca. 23.2 cm. ( 9.13" ). Weighs 124 grams (
4.37 Oz ).
Price : US$ 0.00
SOLD
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 ID #: C/109 |
A great antique
aluminum
Tuareg bracelet from Mali or Niger. Early to mid 20th
century. A very rare sample and original design,
very modern in style. The inner
diameter is ca 7.2 cm. ( 3.11" ) and the height at the ends 4.4 cm. (
1.73" ). The inner circumference measure 22.5 cm. ( 8.85" ). Weighs
44 grams (
1.55 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/117
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An exquisite and extremely
rare pair of antique
silver Bedouin bracelets from
Fayum or upper 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 #: C/110
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A rare antique pair
of
silver Berber openwork bracelets from
Aurès, in Algeria. Early to mid 20th century. A rare find !
Excellent openwork, embellsihed with silver and glass cut cabochons. See
more on this openwork technique and a smaller sample in " Bijoux et
Bijoutiers de l'Aurès " by Tatiana Benfoughal, p. 171. Very good
alloy of silver, with small traces of oxydation. The stems are recent
and fit very well. The inner
diameter is 5.8 cm. ( 2.28" ) and the height is 4 cm. ( 1.57" ). The inner
circumference measure ca. 18.2 cm. ( 7.16" ). Weighs 168 grams (
5.92
Oz ). Price : US$ 420.00
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 ID #: C/116 |
A wonderful pair of old
silver enameled Kabyle Fibulae from Grande Kabylie, in Algeria.
Great filigree design, on both sides, embellsihed with yellow, blue and
green enamel and corail cabochons ( some worn ). Very unusual decor and
technique. Very good alloy of silver. I do not find any other sample
like this one and I am not able to say is age. One dangle down right is
recent, replacing a missing one. They measure ca. 25.5 cm. ( 10.03" ) in height
( all included ) and the maximum width is 5 cm. ( 1.96" ). Weighs
214 grams ( 7.54 Oz ).
Price : US$ 850.00
SOLD
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 ID #: C/117 |
A very pretty antique
silver partially gilded and hinjed bracelet from
Aurès, in Algeria. Beautiful and elaborated decor. The original
stones were replaced by turquoise and red glass or plastic stones, with
a piece of corail. The stem fit very well. The inner circumference measure about 17.6 cm. (
6.92" ) and the interior
diameter approx. 5.6 cm. ( 2.20" ). The height is 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ). Weighs
54 grams ( 1.903.95 Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
SOLD
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 ID #: C/120 |
A beautifull antique
silver Berber circular fibula from
Aurès, in Algeria. Very good alloy of silver, in excellent
conditions. The dangles are made up with mixed metals. The pin is
missing and one small "hand " at the dangles is broken. Early to mid 20th century.
See a similar sample in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by
Henriette Camps-Faber, p.91 and in " Bijoux et Bijoutiers de l'Aurès "
by Tatiana Benfoughal, p. 150 ss. The diameter is 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ) and the height is
13.5 cm. ( 5.31" ). Weighs 40 grams (
1.41 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: C/113 |
An exceptionnal quality
old
silver chased Tuareg pendant or temple decoration, probably from
Mali. Great and rare design with good quality of silver alloy. See
similar pieces in " Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ",
Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 55. Angela Fischer present in " Africa
Adorned ", p. 189 a sample worn on leather and she attribute these
decorations to the Bella women, in North Nigeria. In good conditions,
with a small breakage down right ( see pictures ). Very thin ( less than
1 mm. ) it measure about 7 cm. by 4.8 cm. ( 2.75" by 1.88" ). Weighs 8
grams ( 0.28 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/182 |
A very nice old
silver Peul ring from
Mali. Easy and pleasant to wear. Medium grade silver with great
silky patina. American size is 6 1/4 and french size is 12. The diameter
is 16 mm. ( 0.62" ) and inner circumference 52 mm. ( 2.04"). The height
is ca 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ). Weighs 26 grams ( 0.91 Oz ).
Price : US$ 90.00
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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$ 280.00
ON HOLD
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 ID #: B/163
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A fine old
aluminum
chased Tuareg or Moor " Khalkhal " anklet from South-East Mauritania,
probably Oualata region. The design is nicely worn with traces of black
niello. Superb design, with chased decor on sides and on the ends. See
more on these anklets or " khal-khal " in " Sahara Bijoux et Techniques
", by Jean Gabus, p. 244-245 and in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of
Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 35. The inner circumference measure
ca. 31.5 cm. ( 12.40" ) and the space at the opening 5.1 cm. ( 2.00" ).
The central plaque measure about 5.5 cm. by 3.6 cm. ( 2.16" by 1.41" ).
Weighs 114 grams ( 4.02 Oz ).
Price : US$ 95.00
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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 #: B/166
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A nice old
aluminum
chased Tuareg or Moor " Khalkhal " anklet from South-East Mauritania,
probably Oualata region. The design is almost totally worn on the
central plaque, with the green and red niello still present. The chased decor on sides and on the ends
is worn too but still visible. See
more on these anklets or " khal-khal " in " Sahara Bijoux et Techniques
", by Jean Gabus, p. 244-245 and in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of
Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 35. The inner circumference measure
ca. 32.5 cm. ( 12.79" ) and the interior diameter across about 11 cm. (
4.33" ).
The central plaque measure about 6.8 cm. by 3.9 cm. ( 2.67" by 1.53" ).
Weighs 154 grams ( 5.43 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
SOLD
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 ID #: C/122 |
A lovely old
Moor head ornament from Mauritania. Intricate tress decorated with
glass beads, chased shell-fishs and gilt metal buttons. Some real hair
are attached on the both sides. Overall in good conditions. See similar sample
and more on these ornaments in " Africa adorned " by Angela Fisher, p.
220-222. It measure about 55 cm. ( 21.65" ) in height and the width
is approx. 28 cm. ( 11.02" ). Weighs 86 grams ( 3.03 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: B/155 |
A very pretty old
brass embossed and chased
Tuareg Talisman, probably Agadez-Region, in Niger. Fine
design, in very good conditions. The back side is made up of iron. See similar pieces in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p.
46. It measure about
11 cm.
by 11.5 cm. ( 4.33" by 4.52" ). Weighs 82 grams ( 2.89 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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 ID #: C/114
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A very nice old
silver chased Tuareg pendant or temple decoration, probably from
Mali. Beautiful design in medium grade silver. See similar pieces in "
Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich,
p. 55. Angela Fischer present in " Africa Adorned ", p. 189 a sample
worn on leather and she attribute these decorations to the Bella women,
in North Nigeria. In good conditions, but a very small part missing down
right ( old breakage, ( see pictures ). Very thin ( 1 mm. ) it measure
about 7.9 cm. by 5.3 cm. ( 2.75" by 1.88" ). Weighs 16 grams ( 0.56 Oz ).
SOLD
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 ID #: B/189 |
A superb old
silver and wood embossed and chased
Tuareg Talisman, probably Agadez-Region, in Niger. Fine
model, in very good conditions. The small " dome " in the center is made
of wood, copper and silver. The back side is made up of iron. See similar
design in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p.
46. It measure about
8.6 cm.
by 7.6 cm. ( 3.38" by 2.99" ). Weighs 34 grams ( 1.19 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 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. See too " BIjoux du Maroc,
La Beauté Des Diables ", by Francis Ramirez and Christian Rolot,
p.254. 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$ 140.00
SOLD
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 ID #: B/156 |
A beautiful old
embossed and chased
Tuareg Talisman, Kel Ahaggar, at the border between Algeria and
Niger. Excellent and rare
design ( Telchatemt ), in very good conditions. Made up with non-precious
metal with silver look. See similar pieces in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p.
53. It measure about
5.9 cm.
by 3.5 cm. ( 2.32" by 1.37" ), all included. Weighs 12 grams (
0.42 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
SOLD
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 ID #: C/115 |
A beautiful old
silver chased Tuareg pendant or temple decoration, probably from
Mali. Fine design with very good alloy of silver. Recent but excellent
workmanship, with a small loop up to facilitate the wearing. See similar pieces in "
Magische Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich,
p. 55. Angela Fischer present in " Africa Adorned ", p. 189 a sample
worn on leather and she attribute these decorations to the Bella women,
in North Nigeria. Much more thick than the old pieces, it measure
about 7.8 cm. by 5.5 cm. ( 3.07" by 2.16" ). Weighs 22 grams (
0.77 Oz ).
Price : US$ 90.00
ON HOLD
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 ID #: B/158 |
A superb old
silver chased
Tuareg Talisman, probably Agadez-Region, in Niger. Beautiful
design, in very good conditions. The back side is made up of iron. Low
grade silver. See similar pieces in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p.
46. It measure about
9.5 cm.
by 7.7 cm. ( 3.74" by 3.03" ). Weighs 72 grams ( 2.53 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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 ID #: C/121
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A superb old
Tuareg temple decoration, from South Algeria or Niger. The coins
that usually decorate the shell-fish are missing. Made up with leather,
aluminum, shell-fish and very small glass beads. See similar piece, but
without the decorated upper part, in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Head Ornaments ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 30. In good conditions, but the leather is split at the back dowm. It measure ca. 20 cm. ( 7.87" ) in height and the width is 10.3 cm. ( 4.05" ). Weighs 196 grams ( 6.91 Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
|
 ID #: B/154 |
A very nice old
embossed and chased
Tuareg Talisman, probably Kel Ahaggar, at the border between Algeria
and Niger. Excellent and rare
design ( Telchatemt ), in very good conditions. Made up with non-precious
metal with silver look. See similar pieces in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p.
53. It measure about
9 cm.
by 4.1 cm. ( 3.54" by 1.61" ), all included. Weighs 14 grams (
0.49 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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