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Meroued Tunisia

Meroued.Gazelle horns used to apply khôl.
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  • Very interesting piece.The chain in gorgeous too.

  • @ Chantal

    Bought in 1974 in Gabes, Tunisia.

    Meroued can also be found in Algeria i believe.

  • For what purpose is this object? I can see the Tunisian elements, the rihanna chain is lovely as are the pendants. But what are the wooden elements for?

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