A very old round set of Ida ou Semlal fibulae. They are missing their rings. The detail on the actual pin portion and on the little tabs) where the red cord is) is wonderful.
A set of vintage fibula from the Siroua Mountains close to Ouarzazatte in Morocco
fantastic coloured cabachons.
A classis style from the area.
78.2 cm long
central jewelled cabachon and pendant 11.8 c…
I do not know its actual provenance. I have seen some similar pieces described as from Foum Zguid and used by the Tata, Akka. They can either hang from fibulas or used as temple ornaments.
Added by Jose M. Pery at 2:47pm on September 30, 2012
I do not know its actual provenance. I have seen some similar pieces described as from Foum Zguid and used by the Tata, Akka. They can either hang from fibulas or used as temple ornaments.
Added by Jose M. Pery at 2:47pm on September 30, 2012
This image (painting) is from a 1926 publication and the caption reads: A Bedouin beauty of Tunis likes many silver ornaments - great earrings and fibula brooches and jewelled necklaces. Often she wea…