Antique Silver Kitab Amulet, Ida ou Semlal, Morocco
£75.00
An elaborate old Berber amulet box (kitab) from the Anti-Atlas region of Ida ou Semlal, Morocco, made approximately 100 years ago by hand. It is made of high-grade silver mounted on brass and has an intricate hand-engraved design. It would have contained Qu'ranic verses believed to protect the wearer. This amulet is in very good vintage condition.
Date:
1920s
Material:
High-grade silver & brass
Dimensions:
Height 3.4 × width 3.1 cm (1⅜ × 1¼ in)
Total weight:
10.5 g (0.37 oz)
Ref:
AMU-172
Book references:
Draguet, M. and Merode, N., 2020. Berber Memories. Yale University Press, p. 263
Rabaté, M. (2015). Bijoux du Maroc. ACR, Paris-Là Défense. p. 44