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Hirz. Berber silver namel talisman pendant.

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Morocco

Lenght: 100 mm

Width: 50 mm

Weight: 56gr grs

MA1009-052
€190.00


An exquisite old Berber silver and enamel talisman -hirz- pendant from the area of Tiznit-Tafraoute in  Western Anti Atlas in Southern Morocco. It features a glass central cabochon affording protection to the wearer. The arrangement is further embellished with three dangles made out of three old Moroccan silver coins. It would contain some verses from the Holy Quran to protect its owner from evil. Most likely a part of a necklace or a headdress. Big size. Other denominations: -herz-, -kitab-, -gris-gris, -boîte à Coran-. First half of the XXth century. 


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