Ancient Amazigh (Berber) bridal jewelry from the Ait Ouaouzguite tribes

Antique Amazigh (Berber) dowry jewelry from the Ait Ouaouzguite tribes. This type of jewelry was made in the Siroua region by Jewish and Amazigh silversmiths between 1880 and 1930. Azrag necklace : This Azrag necklace or Tagmout necklace is built around a large orange-red central bead (luban) of natural amber. The large silver oval beads (tagmout) are engraved and decorated with cloisonné enamel in the traditional green and yellow colors. Materials : silver, amber, turquoise. Length : 50 cm. Weight : 156 g. Condition : very good, especially considering the age. Tazarzit clothing pin : This tazarit or tizerzaï pin is made of engraved silver in the shape of a triangle, has two of the originally three ouyoun (eyes), a tagmout (egg) in the middle and a needle fastener (tisnit), all decorated with cloisonné enamel in the traditional green and yellow colors. The clasp ring is finished with inlaid lapis lazuli on one side. Materials : silver, enamel, lapis lazuli. Dimensions : length 16.5 cm, width 10 cm. Weight : 68 g. Condition : good and functional, but one eye is missing on the triangle and one stone of the clasp. The photos form part of the condition and description. Your purchase will be carefully packaged and insured shipped.

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