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Spiral-necklace with coral-tubes

A simple silver-spiral-necklace with coral-tubes and silberbeads from the south of Morocco. I think this was for a child.Diameter of the Spirals ca. 2,5 cm.
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  • This is unique Paul. Beautiful corals well aligned and very much the same size. I wonder whether the spirals have anything to do  beliefs... for good luck , protection of the child etc..?  Very nice indeed to see. It is the first time I see such pendants

  • The spiral symbol comes from Phoenician culture and represents a spiral of life. There was a Phoenician port on the coast of Morocco near to Essaouria. the symbol originates in Morocco there.

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