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A rare Moroccan Berber Jewish woman's wedding headdress and belt of silver alloy plaques, Mediterranean coral beads and goat hair.The belt backed with original handwoven Berber textile. For a similar set attributed to the late 18th century from the Ghysels Collection, see page 42 of 'The Splendour of Ethnic Jewelry' by Frances Boral (Thames & Hudson, 1994). Also see related examples on page 83 of 'Art and the Jews of Morocco', by Andre Goldenberg (Somogy, 2014).

Estimate Price: £ 1500 - £ 2500

 

Fine Art from 17th Century to Contemporary, Silver, Asian, & Collectables

 
 
 
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