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Hamsa - Tafroute

Posted by Kathleen McCabe-Elsey on March 21, 2011 at 3:41pm

measures 116mm x 68mm

Comments

Arabia Felix March 23, 2011 at 3:23pm

I love this Hamsa! Looks antique, is there any date on the coin? Regards, V.
SARAH CORBETT August 19, 2011 at 8:15am

This piece is from Tafroute, and would have originally formed a part of an ornate necklace. I shall post an image.

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SARAH CORBETT August 19, 2011 at 8:15am

The coin is older than the piece as a whole...I would put it at circa 1950
SARAH CORBETT August 19, 2011 at 8:18am

https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/photo/necklace-tafroute-morocco?contex...
Kathleen McCabe-Elsey August 19, 2011 at 3:32pm

I have the necklaces too! Thanks though. And for the other info as well.
Kathleen McCabe-Elsey August 19, 2011 at 3:33pm

Hamsa Necklace

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