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North African necklace

Posted by Becky Rogers on June 21, 2011 at 2:02am

Any ideas where this could have originated?

Comments

Toya June 21, 2011 at 2:42am

I don't know about origins but it certainly is a wonderful "treasure" necklace, full of old and interesting things.
SARAH CORBETT June 22, 2011 at 8:56pm

Hi, This is a Moroccan piece.

The elements look to be pre 1950 the chains may be a more recent addition, as these are more usually on wool or silk at the back.

Nice elements ..........

Is is possible to see what the treading material is? this will help with dating a little.

Warm wishes

S x
Alaa eddine SAGID June 23, 2011 at 9:44am

all the eelments are antique bar the enameled discs and some agate beads.

south west morocco at is greatest extension( southern anti atlas) would be my guess for the geographic origin but i suspect some bazar work here.

anyway nice collection of old components
Joost Daalder July 1, 2011 at 8:41pm

Morocco - interesting mixture of old and new!