Tunisian old Berber tribal earrings. Ethnic silver earrings from Tunisia / Algeria / Libya.
$142.56 $190.08
The circle shape offers many graphic and semantic possibilities, in particular symbolic. The snake head design acts as a talisman against evil spirits. The Serpent represents life in its most primitive form.
AGE: early 20th century
MATERIAL: high grade silver
SIZE: 62 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT (both): 30 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Very good condition, with high quality workmanship.
Excellent wear from age and usage.
REFERENCES:
- A World of Earrings, Anne Van Cutsem, Skira Ed, 2000, p.36
- Le bijou traditionnel en Tunisie: Femmes parées, Femmes enchaînées, Samira Gargouri-Sethom, EDISUD, 1986, p.98
- Des trésors à porter, Bijoux et parures du Maghreb, Collection J.-F. et M.L. Bouvier, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 2016, p.154
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