Beautiful necklace made mixing different antique beads. The berry beads are antique Bedihi yemen silver, and the red coral is antique coral from the Mediterranean Sea. The coral is around 150- 200 years old, undyed, untreated and with a bright orange carmin colour.In the times of the Coffe Trade in the Levante area, Yemen used to receive italian red coral and silver Maria Theresia Thaler as payment for the trade of coffe beans. The port of Mokha was the main port in the Tihama area, where the coffe was planted and harvested. The red coral in Yemen was used as part of the dowry, being part 0f all traditional jewels worn on marriages, and later in special occasions like a new baby born. It had high value since ancient times as a symbol of protection and fertility.
The silver hamza was sourced from South Morocco and it´s beautifully engraved, showing hebrew sacred script.
Length with the chain 48 cm. Weight 103 grms. The hamza measures 6,5 cm by 4,5 cm.
Spectacular antique wedding necklace from the Tiznit region in South Morocco. It´s made of silver with enamel deco and antique glass beads. Some parts of the enamel are faded due to the age of the piece. The coins date from the 1321 Hegira, circa 1900. More pics available.
I´m pleased to offer this original antique Hamesh hand from the Anti Atlas region in south Morocco. Beautiful embossed deco and excellent quality of workmanship.
The village of Tiznit used to have an important quantity of jewish jewellers, now emigrated to bigger cities.
The hamsa hand (Arabic) or hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye, used in both jewish and islamic populations.
I´m pleased to offer this original berber Hamza from the Anti Atlas region in south Morocco. It´s a rare piece, with an eye engraved on the design, giving this hamza double protective value. Beautiful deco and excellent quality of berber workmanship.
The hamsa hand (Arabic) or hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye, used in both jewish and islamic populations.
I´m pleased to offer this original berber Hamza hand from the Anti Atlas region in south Morocco.
Beautiful embossed deco and excellent quality of workmanship. The decoration is made with classic berber enamel and simil coral.
I have recently returned from meetings with my colleagues in the Tiznit region of Southern Morocco. This area is known for its beauty and this is also the same for its jewellery.
Here’s some exclusive pieces i brought back and which can be purchased by contacting me directly.
Berber Hamzas
The hamsa hand (Arabic) or hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye, used in both jewish and islamic populations.
It´s a beautiful silver bracelet handmade in the jewish berber style. The decoration is very refined, made with coral and enamel. The coral is always present in the berber jewellery, as they believe it protects the wearer from bad spirits.
