Berber Beaded Moroccan Necklace 30 Inch

Description

View Berber Beaded Moroccan Necklace 30 Inch with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. {Description}. {Description} Large Berber Beads Morocco African Necklace Decorative Beads 30 Inch Morocco's reputation for skilled artisans and silversmiths is evident in the rich history and symbolism embedded in the jewelry they craft, whether contemporary or antique. The Berber People, residing mainly in the rural areas of the Maghreb region, particularly the northwestern part of Africa, wear a distinctive style of jewelry, predominantly embraced by women. Crafted by Berber silversmiths and artisans, these intricate designs exhibit regional variations. Marriage holds significance in the acquisition of elaborate silver or other jewelry, a practice ensuring the woman's financial security in emergencies or widowhood. Official coins are often incorporated into the jewelry for potential sale, and the portability of such adornments allows for easy migration. The passing down of these cherished pieces through generations becomes a means of maintaining ethnic identity and cultural traditions. Berber jewelry, adorned with coral beads, semi-precious stones, coins, chains, and intricate silver designs, draws inspiration from Berber symbology, and Islamic tradition, and often serves protective purposes against evil forces. Strand Length: 30 inchesBead Size: 2-45 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison. 143361 Morocco's reputation for skilled artisans and silversmiths is evident in the rich history and symbolism embedded in the jewelry they craft, whether contemporary or antique. The Berber People, residing mainly in the rural areas of the Maghreb region, particularly the northwestern part of Africa, wear a distinctive style of jewelry, predominantly embraced by women. Crafted by Berber silversmiths and artisans, these intricate designs exhibit regional variations. Marriage holds significance in the acquisition of elaborate silver or other jewelry, a practice ensuring the woman's financial security in emergencies or widowhood. Official coins are often incorporated into the jewelry for potential sale, and the portability of such adornments allows for easy migration. The passing down of these cherished pieces through generations becomes a means of maintaining ethnic identity and cultural traditions. Berber jewelry, adorned with coral beads, semi-precious stones, coins, chains, and intricate silver designs, draws inspiration from Berber symbology, and Islamic tradition, and often serves protective purposes against evil forces. Strand Length: 30 inches Bead Size: 2-45 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison. 143361 eBay integration by Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Beads › 1800-1950. Brand: sku 143000.

Age Level

Unknown

Brand

sku 143000

Country of Origin

Morocco

Country/Region of Manufacture

Morocco

Material

resin, glass, stone, metal, cotton

Necklace Length

30 inches

Origin

Morocco

Original/Reproduction

Original

Size

2-45 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison.

Style

Moroccan

Type

Necklace

author

None