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Berber Copal Amber and Silver Necklace, Early 20th Century

About the Item

A long Berber necklace, hand-crafted with Copal amber large beads and silver accents. Morocco, early 20th Century. Copal amber is a tree resin similar to amber but not fully fossilized. While transparent amber is millions of years old, Copal amber's age is only hundreds of thousands of years. The material is abundant in Northern Africa. The total length of the necklace is about 35 inches. 29 large beads in progressive size sequence, with rudimentary leather separators, and accents and clasp in silver. Among the ornaments there is a One Franc silver coin from 1921, reading "Empire Cherifien", issued by the French Protectorate of Morocco (1912-1956). The necklace rests freely on a black metal stand for a total height of 21 inches (stand is included). The stand base is 5 x 4.75 inches.

Dimensions:
Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Resin,Silver,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Morocco
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: 09 AFR 71601stDibs: LU825042594572

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