Vintage Berber Fibulae: High Atlas Silver Brooches, Morocco

Berber Fibulae – TIZERZAI – Ait Hadiddou, High Atlas, MoroccoBerber Fibulae – TIZERZAI – Ait Hadiddou, High Atlas, Morocco For more information and similar examples: “Tiserai – The Fibule Au Maroc”, by Ileana Marchesani, Franco D’Alessandro and Meriem Otmani – Edition Sicopa. Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to the Niger River.The name Berber appeared for the first time after the end of the Roman Empire. Many Berbers call themselves some variant of the word imazighen (singular: Amazigh), possibly meaning “free people” or “free and noble men”. Today, most Berber-speaking people live in Morocco and Algeria. AGE: 1880/1940 Material: testé positif comme argent à haute teneur. corail Size: 13 cm // 7 cm Weight: 137 grammes The touareg family of Niger has been making jewelry for more than 25 generations. They are famous for their high quality hand crafted jewelry – using 99.99% pure fine silver, ebony and semi precious stones. The traditionally nomadic Tuareg are indigenous to the Sahara desert. They are often called “the Blue People of the desert” due to the indigo dye they use on their garments that stains their skin. The tuareg family collective lives in both Agadez and Niamey, Niger. Over 50 silversmiths present their artistry. Each piece is hand hammered, beautifully engraved with the symbolism and motifs of countless generations. Proceeds support an entire community’s Culture and craft. Please note this bracelet is of my shop jewelry ethnic berber and tuareg ••• Shipping ••• • All items are ready to fly towards a new home 🙂 • . • Items are sent trough air mail • All items include full tracking service, • We ship worldwide • To the United States : 12 to 20 working days • To Europe : 10 to 18 working days ( Depending on post office service ) • Returns are accepted. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us a message *Satisfaction Guarantee* We’re sure you’ll love this! But if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, then you may return it for a full refund. ethnic jewelry jewelry gift,gift for her,succulent jewelry, viking jewelry,steampunk jewelry,harry potter jewelry, family jewelry,statement jewelry,african jewelry, african hair jewelry,mens african jewelry,african jewelry set, african fabric jewelry,african handmade jewelry, african trade beads jewelry,tuareg jewelry,berber jewlry,tribal jewelry african jewelry earrings,vintage jewelry .”