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Kabyle fibula from Algeria

front. any comments? I know nothing about them.
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  • I know nothing either, but it is beautiful!
  • This is in the style of Kabyle fibula which are made from Maria Theresa coins. It looks relatively new since the enameling is so bright, particularly the yellow .
  • I see Chantel has posted other pictures of these fibules./
  • thanks Patricia, I took a look, a couple of them seem quite similar.
  • kim

    they are from Algeria kaylie.originaly, they are not made together. the pieces under are older than the piece with the coin.some smith or dealer tryed his best to do it nice looking. it is a nice piece

    if you look at my photos, i have semilar. some times, theymake then on verry old coins

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