old Berber enamel tagmoute

old Berber enamel tagmouteA fine example of the sought after Amazigh silver Tagmoute egg bead, produced in the Tiznit region of Moroccos Anti Atlas Mountains. Such pieces are generally the focal beads of antique Berber necklaces, and have meaning related to fertility as well as protective properties. 2 5 8 long and 1 3 8 diameter, weighing 10 grams. This bead has not been polished, and both the silver wire work and molten glass enamel are in excellent condition. A worthy

and the lower area representative of “Earth” (the domain of female relations and everyday objects)

This visually striking

roughly translated as “bouquet of charms that jingle”

High quality old silver earring ( TSABIT )

Intricately engraved with zigzag and scroll patterns framing a Hamsa on one side and a Star of David/Seal of Solomon on the other

pieces of coral and small hands (khamsas)

Antique Tuareg (Berber) silver earring from Niger

A Gau (also spelled "Ghau") is a portable amulet box or locket traditionally worn by Tibetans

the triangle/the void ring)

KHAMSAS or HAMSAS are a staple of Morocan adornment traditions

an Arabic loan-word meaning ”to beautify the eyes”

Stunning old earrings