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Temple ornament, Aurès (Algeria)

Posted by Jose M. Pery on August 23, 2015 at 4:04pm

Most likely it was part of a "jugulaire". See page 113 of Tatiana Benfoughal's "Bijoux et Bijoutiers de l'Aurès".

Comments

Betty August 23, 2015 at 10:17pm

Very beautiful ornament, Jose.
Jose M. Pery August 24, 2015 at 11:44am

Glad you like it, Betty. I wish I had a complete set!.
Peter Hoesli August 24, 2015 at 9:14pm

Dear Jose; A beautiful piece indeed. Congratulations. Peter
Thelma August 25, 2015 at 6:59pm

The words 'age, grace and elegance' come to mind, Jose. It is lovely. Maybe the second one will appear :))
Jose M. Pery September 9, 2015 at 6:06pm

Thank you very much, Thelma. I also hope so it eventually will ...