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Old Silver Moroccan Coin Fibulae, ‘Tizerzai’, High Atlas Mountains

£195.00

This vintage Moroccan pair of fibulae are made using high-grade silver Hassani rial coins, which are attached to silver pins forming brooches. The coins are dated 1331 in Hijri years, corresponding with 1913 in the Gregorian calendar, and are inserted between two silver ornate floral elements. In good vintage condition.

What is a fibula (pl. fibulae)?
Fibulae, widely utilised by women throughout North Africa, serve as a common type of garment fastener. Usually consisting of two intricate brooches with pins and hoops designed to secure layers of fabric, they are typically linked by decorative chains and often adorned with additional embellishments or amulets. Distinctive in shape and style, these fibulae vary across different regions, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of each locality.

Date:

1930s

Material:

Silver

Dimensions:

13.0 cm (h) x 3.8 cm (w)

Weight:

93.5 g

Ref:

FIB-422

References:

Draguet, M. and Merode, N., 2020. Berber Memories. Yale University Press, p. 353, p. 525