Old Amazigh Tunisian Tribal Fibula. Berber antique silver adornment
$157.92 $210.56
Crescent-type fibulae like this one were used to fix the two parts of the traditional Tunisian costume, the draped dress. They were worn by women from nomadic tribes in the south of the country, in the region of Medenine and Tataouine.
The fish decoration has prophylactic and symbolic value, calling for the fertility of women, as in the whole Mediterranean.
AGE: Early 20th century
MATERIAL: high grade silver
SIZE : 125 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 85 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Good condition, with high quality workmanship.
A pin is missing.
REFERENCES:
- A world of necklaces, Anne Leurquin, 2000, SKIRA, p.44
- Le bijou traditionnel en Tunisie: Femmes parées, Femmes enchaînées, Samira Gargouri-Sethom, EDISUD, 1986, p.66
- Jewellery from the Orient, Treasures from the Bir collection, Wolf-Dieter Seiwert, ARNOLDSCHE, 2009, p.85
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