Gallery

A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

Berber silver cones, Morocco

Posted by berberia on October 21, 2013 at 6:18pm

Three silver Berber cones from Morocco. These are used among the Akhsass as part of a very original headband or -isni-.

Comments

Eva Baby October 21, 2013 at 9:12pm

Somehow These remind me of a Picture I have seen, of Berber women having something similar on their head.... but I am not sure if this is the same.
Ethnic Embellishments October 22, 2013 at 1:37am

You are very correct, Eva!
Eva Baby October 22, 2013 at 6:04am

@Thanks Hillary, so at least I know my brain is functioning well....
berberia October 22, 2013 at 8:26am

You are right, Eva. It is a very characteristic leather or embroidered headband of the Akhsass with usually five cones like these ones and beads of amber, etc.
Patricia Deany October 22, 2013 at 1:10pm

Here is a lovely web pic of a berber lady wearing such a headband.
Eva Baby October 22, 2013 at 1:17pm

@Patty: that is a very lovely Picture, thank you, it adds a lot to the understanding of ethnic jewellery to see, how it is worn.
Harald October 22, 2013 at 7:58pm

I never saw these as "lose" beads as yours are. Are these for sale?
berberia October 22, 2013 at 8:04pm

Yes they're, Harald: http://www.berberia.es/es/coleccion/950-3-conos-plata-tocado-berebe...
Harald October 22, 2013 at 8:15pm

Very nice. But do you have more than 3 of those?
berberia October 22, 2013 at 8:22pm

I am sorry, I do not. Actually this is the first time I have come across them like this. Found on my last trip to Morocco two weeks ago.