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Pair of Vintage Middle Eastern Fibulas
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Beautiful pair of vintage Middle Eastern tribal fibulas.
A fibula was used to close a woman's veil in the Middle East and Africa.
Handcrafted by Berber and Nomadic Women from the High Atlas of Morocco.
Made of Moroccan silver ( not sterling) and adorned with enamel and beads and ancient coins.
- Creator:Berber Tribes of Morocco (Jeweler)
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: BF9161stDibs: f90681609225533133fs
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