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antique khamsa

Posted by Toya on May 27, 2013 at 4:57pm
top two bezels-oval one appears to be newer repair or addition
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Tags: morocco
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  • Alaa eddine SAGID May 27, 2013 at 5:18pm
    I think that these were added by former wearer in an ethnic local context following a new fashion
  • SARAH CORBETT May 27, 2013 at 5:35pm

    very likely Ayis, I agree. clearly work of a different silversmith  a coral cabachon is in keeping with the date of making. the glass ones likely added post 1960 when these glass pieces hit Morocco with full fashion swoop! this European fascetted glass is seen widely in later pieces.

    Sx

  • Toya May 27, 2013 at 5:48pm

    I love how the history is embedded in the details of each piece we collect. Thank you Sarah and Ayis!

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