Lovely old silver Earrings from Aures, Algeria. 51g. 5,5 x 11 CM

Lovely old silver Earrings from Aures, Algeria. 51g. 5,5 x 11 CMThis is the model generally adopted by the Chaoula women of the Aures. It is composed of a thick semi circular silver wire, flattened and pierced at one end. At the other end is welded a second part, also semi circular, which is molded with openwork and has internal and external serrations; from the latter are suspended, by jaserons, pieces of coral and small hands (khamsas), formed of thin silver blades cut with a chisel. The jaserons are of French

more than likely originating in Pakistan

Comprised of camelskin

it derives from a medieval arabic name referring to any tropical nut including coconuts and came to be used for any nut with an outer shell

These sort of rings were cast with the lost wax technique and then forged to make the decoration

They also often showcase many newly adopted signs echoeing either luxury or imported exotic items

KHAMSAS or HAMSAS are a staple of Morocan adornment traditions

old silver chains and beads

A mark on the solder f and in the center of each khamsa

Old silver berber khamsa handmade ring from South Morocco highlight many local patterns related to old beliefs revolving around life as nomads in the heart of the Sahara desert

A worthy addition to any collection

sewn into clothing or pinned in the hair

It has the traditional coloured enamel of this region with fine silver work and granulation and is adorned with coral cabochons