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rifnekclace 4

Posted by HASSAN AMGHAR on March 7, 2013 at 6:39pm
This is an old necklace of northern Morocco (Rif), as you see it has many Spanish coins from the late nineteenth century, two fibulas, a herz and corals, is very heavy, about 1500 grams.
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  • Frankie Carter March 7, 2013 at 6:44pm

    Very splendid indeed, Hassan. If I had to chose one type of necklace only as favourite from Morocco, It would be one of exactly this sort! Thank you for showing it to us.

  • Thelma March 7, 2013 at 8:13pm

    Spectacular. But it must have been supported in some way.

  • Harald March 7, 2013 at 8:44pm

    This is a "rich" one! So many coins, spectacular>

  • Alaa eddine SAGID March 8, 2013 at 10:37am

    Spectacular for the central coran or talisman holder, a very rare item

  • Marie-Ange March 8, 2013 at 1:47pm

    wow I am in love with this piece!!

  • karen parada March 10, 2013 at 1:03pm

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