Silver Berber Fibula Pendant: Moroccan Tizerzai Brooch

This type of brooch is called fibula or Tizerzai. In the past about 100 years ago, they were worn in North Africa, on the chest, to hold in place a cape or a shawl. Each tribe in Morocco had in the past its own design jewel. This fibula has the shape of an almond surrounded by granulations and two leaves. This beautiful pendant / fibula comes from the south of Morocco. They were worn by a woman years ago. It is truly an ethnographic treasure. Dispose de — — Matériel : argent Région de : Afrique, Afrique du Nord, Maghreb, Maroc, vallée du Draa La culture : africain, berbère,touareg Nom vernaculaire : Deg louza (amande en forme de) utiliser : la parure des femmes technique : argent et bronze Poids : 40,3 g Longueur :6 cm Largeur : 4 cm .”only for united states of america