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azzemour

Posted by SARAH CORBETT on August 29, 2011 at 4:43pm
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  • Patricia Deany August 29, 2011 at 7:31pm
    Love the lizard hamsa, never saw it in traditional use
  • SARAH CORBETT August 29, 2011 at 7:45pm

    still trying to figure this one out...

    Shawl and headdress look to be similar to Imilchil styles to me, Not sure the jewels fit the region though!

  • Patricia Deany August 29, 2011 at 8:06pm
    She is indeed multi-bejeweled.
  • Alaa eddine SAGID August 29, 2011 at 8:41pm

    i would guess this lady is from the "ZEMMOUR" the closest middles atlas berber to costal areas where these khamsas were worn.

     

    In any case, the woven cape "Handira" and the headress is from the middle atlas but the "salamander" khamsa is of an outstanding quality.....i can't even think of any jeweled khmasa kepte in famous collections

  • SARAH CORBETT August 29, 2011 at 10:12pm
    Thanks for shedding some light on this one... The salamander Khamsa is indeed divine and so unusual with the inset cabachons.
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