Outstanding Antique Berber Jewel Case – Ida Ou Nadif Tribe – Anti Atlas, Morocco

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Outstanding Antique Berber Jewel Case – Ida Ou Nadif Tribe – Anti Atlas, Morocco
Engraved wooden jewel case, paint. End 19th century – cm. 25,0 high x cm. 25,3 width x cm. 17,3 depth.
A true museum piece.
The Imazighen (singular Amazigh) also known as the Berbers are among the original peoples of North Africa. Their myths, legends and history span 9,000 years, back to the Proto-Mediterraneans. They have achieved unity by keeping up their unique language and culture which are, like their land, both African and Mediterranean.
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