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Very scarce great kabylia anklet

Posted by Alaa eddine SAGID on May 30, 2012 at 6:49pm
A silver anklet from kabyle mountains with two coral cabachons. This is among the pieces i call "my grails", i have been looking for an example since i begun collecting. Only algerian and parisian museums are known to own such a model which is considered to be very early and have been worn before the large cylindrical anklets(later enameled) As in numerous north african open bracelets the side opposite to the opening is narrower and is almowt half the opening side width
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  • Ethnic Embellishments May 31, 2012 at 3:02am

    Excellent piece, Ayis!  How much does it weigh?  I agree with the other comments that the designs have a Saharan look to them.

  • Alaa eddine SAGID May 31, 2012 at 10:48am

    Thanx Hillary, it weighs around 110 grams, not hefty but the surface of the flared part gives it an imposing look

  • Joost Daalder June 12, 2012 at 10:06am

    A very interesting piece, ayis!

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