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marie jose Opper commented on Marianne's photo

ambre or copal ?

"I don't think its amber. The necklace looks moroccan to me, even the chain. I had some similar chains , not in silver,from Marrakech. I don't recognize the fibula. I agree with AÏt Ouakli that someone used different parts of…"

Dec 11, 2012

Marianne left a comment for marie jose Opper

"oooh !! bonjour !! je suis à Collioure .............. vous collectionnez les bijoux ethniques aussi ?"

Dec 9, 2012

Patricia Deany commented on marie jose Opper's photo

Meroued Tunisia

"For what purpose is this object? I can see the Tunisian elements, the rihanna chain is lovely as are the pendants. But what are the wooden elements for?"

Nov 27, 2012

marie jose Opper commented on marie jose Opper's photo

Meroued Tunisia

"@ Chantal Bought in 1974 in Gabes, Tunisia. Meroued can also be found in Algeria i believe."

Nov 27, 2012

Toya commented on marie jose Opper's photo

Meroued Tunisia

"Very interesting piece.The chain in gorgeous too."

Nov 25, 2012

ait ouakli commented on marie jose Opper's photo

Tunisie

"marie jose, thank you for the infos too. i like the hen, a bit skinny but i recognise. i just add you some little info . djerba is known with the jeweish smith and culture. in the jewish families.when the baby get 40 days young ,the mothers,…"

Nov 25, 2012

marie jose Opper posted a photo

Meroued Tunisia

Meroued.Gazelle horns used to apply khôl.

Nov 25, 2012

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marie jose Opper commented on marie jose Opper's photo

Tunisie

"Thanks Ait Ouakli, your comments have revealed many informative and interesting things about these elements. There is also a sheep, a hen, a camel, an octopus, a teapot, a lock, a sword, a gun, a hammer, a saw......."

Nov 25, 2012

ait ouakli commented on marie jose Opper's photo

Tunisie

"chantal. there is 2 salamanders, 1 fish and some few scorpions ( as animals ) toya. ayacha is actualy in the early months as a broch or just hanging on bed. later on earing on the left side in gold,silver or just a wool/cotton line"

Nov 25, 2012

Toya commented on marie jose Opper's photo

Tunisie

"Ait- this is very interesting informaton about the ayacha. Would the baby wear a single charm, or many?"

Nov 25, 2012

ait ouakli commented on marie jose Opper's photo

Tunisie

"verry beautiful and some are rar. i see some pieces that are older than 60-80 years. they were worn as protection, specialy for the babys. they are called ayacha ( keeps alive) if we write about it and the bakground, it will take pages . the same…"

Nov 24, 2012

Sabine commented on marie jose Opper's photo