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A pair of silver fibulae from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco
$636.46
£479.38
€540
CA$877.70
A$986.06
CHF 515.22
MX$12,035.29
NOK 6,541.74
SEK 6,157.67
DKK 4,110.27
About the Item
Atlas Mountains, Morocco, Early 20th century
The usage of the fibula, an ancient piece of jewelry that holds capes and other clothing in place, is unique to North African Berber costume. Fibulae from the Islamic period are made up of two triangular endpieces fastened into clothes and connected by a chain.
Provenance:
- Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 94 in (238.76 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458242189922
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