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Posted by HALTER on October 18, 2011 at 3:28pm

Silver, coral, turquoises, enamel, resin, AlgeriaDescription:Kabyles women receive their jewels from their parents the day of their marriage and they belong to their dowry: these enamelled silver fibules are named “ibzimen”. Blacksmiths of north of Algeria are specialized in this art : they embellish it with green, yellow and blue enamel.This ancient piece is wearable by all women and also a "collector piece"...Weight:142grHeight:5,70 inchWidth:3,22 inchwww.halter-ethnic.com

Comments

Suzan Kaplan October 18, 2011 at 8:55pm

An amazing piece. And thanks for the background information.
Eva Baby October 19, 2011 at 6:29am

great piece!!!