Rare Pair of Berber Spike Silver Bracelets from the Ait Atta tribe, Draa Valley, South-East Morocco (ASBIA 'IQUORAIN)
$1,007.28 $1,343.05
These massive molded high grade silver bracelets, worn by AÏT ATTA women, were worn in pairs.
They could be used as a weapon.
AGE: early 20th century
MATERIAL: high grade silver
SIZE (inner diameter): 55 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT (both): 783 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Very good condition, with high quality workmanship.
REFERENCES:
- A World of Bracelets, Anne Van Cutsem, 2000, SKIRA, p.21
- Splendeurs du Maroc, Amel, P. et al, Musee Royal de l’Afrique Central, Belgium, 1998, p.242
- Ethnic Jewellery: From Africa, Asia and Pacific Islands, Hoek, C., et al, Pepin Press, 2004, p.32
- Arts et Traditions du Maroc, Mourad, K., F. Ramirez & C. Rolot, ACR Edition, 1998, p.175
- Bijoux du Maroc, Jacques et Marie-Rose Rabaté, Edisud / Le Fennec. p. 129
- Africa Adorned, Angela Fisher, Collins Harvill, p. 262
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