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Pair of anklets (khalkhal pl. ikkalhalen)

General Collection

Currently not on display
Title:
Pair of anklets (khalkhal pl. ikkalhalen)
Jeweller:
Unknown
Production place:
Middle Atlas
Date:
1901 - 2000
Period:
20th century CE
Material:
Silver
Dimensions:
70 × 78 × 22 mm

In the Middle Atlas, fibulas, known as tiseghnas, are prominent. The Zayan tribe, in particular, utilizes almond or pear-shaped fibulas, also known as lawza or bermil, featuring round moulded designs with enamelled decorations and pendant endings adorned with coins. Their tanballin bracelets, opening with a hinge, are decorated with protruding cones on multiple sides.

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