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Jbin, Algeria

Posted by Jose M. Pery on February 2, 2013 at 4:46pm

Jbin, Algeria

Comments

Chantal February 2, 2013 at 5:32pm

Fabulous Jose. And so rare to find.........the only ones I have ever seen were in books....A great find.am green with envy!
Thelma February 2, 2013 at 5:42pm

This is lovely, Jose. The hamsas are like the ones on Ayis photo.
Akkie February 2, 2013 at 9:50pm

Very nice jewel. For head?
ait ouakli February 2, 2013 at 10:19pm

beautiful piece, east Algeria until oasis areas

as usual jose. superb purshassing
Jose M. Pery February 3, 2013 at 12:20am

Thank you very much, Yes, Akkie, it is worn as a sort of diadem.
Toya February 3, 2013 at 12:35am

Spectacular!
Alaa eddine SAGID February 3, 2013 at 8:41am

Congrats Jose, you have beaten me on this. :-)

A very nice purchase especially with the coral
ait ouakli February 3, 2013 at 9:13am

Jbin = front
Edith D February 3, 2013 at 4:56pm

Nice with the coral! These are also found in northwest Tunisia (Kef region).
Chantal February 4, 2013 at 5:36pm

It would have been sewn on a velvet band? or part of a more complex silver headdress? I'd love some photos....