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so if i understand well, western style brooches are now openly replacing omega pennanular fibulas!
very interesting change.
Again a wonderful insight live from the field Edith, thanx!
The George V coins were highly favored in Tunisia since the early ones had high silver content. Later, when the silver content was reduced in later mints, silver smiths in Tunis began to use castings of the original coins. I have pieces with real coins, and others with castings of coins.
Regarding the replacement of fibulas, yes they are sometimes used instead of pennanular fibulas, generally at the shoulder where they do not need to support a pectoral chain. This has been going on for quite some time in the urban areas, but has gradually also spread to the rural areas. I photographed this example in Matamata, and it was being worn by a little girl in the wedding party. The children in the wedding party are typically dressed in jewelry and clothing very similar to the adults.
FYI Here is a clearer example of how a secondary set of pins are worn at the top of the shoulder. These are in addition to the ones at front of the shoulder. This is the way the example at top was being worn.
I am trying Chantal! It is a long process and I am still doing research (most recently with antique photos which have their limitations, but still provide a lot of information). I would like to say that I have learned as much from the members of this forum as they have learned from me (especially Ayis).