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DSC_0622 Silver Cuff -Libyan?

Posted by Mustafa J. Salem on March 9, 2015 at 9:06am
This cuff was purchased in Tripoli, but it has no hall marks, it could be Libyan? or N. African.
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  • Peter Hoesli March 11, 2015 at 10:20am
    This is a gorgeous bracelet Mustafa. I love the well worked details of the engravings. With kind regards. Peter
  • Lynn Ardent March 11, 2015 at 2:51pm

    A lovely bracelet.  

  • Sherry Kunkle March 11, 2015 at 3:21pm

    is that a fish ? I really admire this ,,

  • Mustafa J. Salem March 11, 2015 at 6:07pm

    Thank you Sherry, Peter and Lynn for your comments.

    The motifs are fish and birds.. They are normally for good luck along with the  shiny white color of silver.

  • Sherry Kunkle March 11, 2015 at 6:16pm

    you and Mr Peter and others have the most amazing pieces .. I am humbled as I collect a different direction and it is all good ,, I like the common person metals that tried to be that person too ,, if you understand ,, that becomes a different place as I am .. much love to all

  • Edith D March 13, 2015 at 7:39pm

    This may be Tunisian...these are found in the Sfax area.  I have a similar bracelet in my photos.

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