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Hirz. Berber silver namel talisman pendant.
Morocco
Lenght: 50 mm
Width: 45 mm
Weight: 19gr grs
MA1009-053
A lovely 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. 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. Other denominations: -herz-, -kitab-, -gris-gris, -boîte à Coran-. First half of the XXth century.