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  Betty July 25, 2015 at 12:33pm

  Very interesting and beautiful piece, Paul. I like it very much.
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  Chantal July 25, 2015 at 7:28pm

  I love it. and great photo, very clear.
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  Lynn Ardent July 25, 2015 at 11:20pm

  Beautiful Paul.  Love the eclectic beads and coral.
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  Ethnic Embellishments July 26, 2015 at 7:16am

  A great, old piece!
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  Alaa eddine SAGID July 26, 2015 at 3:11pm

  These are great and rare but i do believe these are rather from across the border with Algeria (like most of the braid ornaments with coral on offer in Morocco)...Say Adrar, Saoura valley, Colomb bechar.....

  Coins are ottoman era coins in the name of Sultan Mahmud Khan (the second) mint in Algiers (1808-1839).

  This ornament is possibly that old but could be later as coins were used as legal mint until that Territorry came under french Rule by 1903.

  Older pieces always have ottoman and Spanish coins

  I have still to confirm it by a photographic source but these were pinned on the side braids
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  Peter Hoesli July 26, 2015 at 10:14pm

  Dear Paul; I am not a specialist in Moroccan jewelry but in my opinion, this piece is stunning! I just love these different coins and beads. This piece has definitely lived and I love it. Congratulations. Peter
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  Thelma July 27, 2015 at 9:52am

  I love this. Such a beautiful amulet. What is the centre made of? It looks like a little box ... perhaps to hold something?
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  Paul July 27, 2015 at 8:49pm

  Dear Thelma,

  i think that the center is like a little box who is open on the backside, to put organic material, like amber, or hold something else like a paste, in it.

  Best regards

  Paul  in it.
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  Lulu August 13, 2015 at 12:15pm

  A great Piece, well worn and loved. Lulu