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Libyan Headdress Ornament

Posted by Mustafa J. Salem on April 27, 2015 at 11:53am
This is another type of an old headdress worn in Jabal Nafusah by 'Berber'. It is called 'Bu Manfukh and Rbib'. The thick piece being hollow is called Bu' Manfukh' , while the slimsolid one on top is called 'Rbib'. Sometimes this itemis decorated by corals. This piece is in very good shape still with all its engravings . Quite heavy and as is the case with all Libyan silver it is in good quality silver '900'.
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  • Mustafa J. Salem April 27, 2015 at 12:15pm

    2506031071?profile=originalThis headdress is worn on the right side of the head as in picture below. It is similar in function to the solid headdress ornament which is locally  called 'Tauenza'

  • Thelma April 27, 2015 at 6:16pm

    I'm  impressed Mustafa. As you say this one looks as if it is in very good shape. Are these easy to find at the moment?

  • Mustafa J. Salem April 27, 2015 at 7:19pm

    Thank you Thelma for your interest. Yes the piece is still in perfect shape.  These items are rare . I had to look for one for sometime but, they appear from to time. So I should say if you keep you eye open you may run across one. Are you searching for one Thelma?

  • Thelma April 28, 2015 at 9:11am

    Thanks Mustafa. I find these head rings really interesting. Maybe one day, I will turn a new page and then I know where to come and ask for advice:)) I love the pieces you have shown and admire your knowledge of Libyan silver.

  • Mustafa J. Salem April 28, 2015 at 1:40pm

    OK agreed Thelma. Pleas do ask me when you need anything from this end. I will be pleased to offer help as much as I can. Wishing you a good luck

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