P-56-0023
Single Rare Moroccan Dewwah Berber Silver, Glass and Coral Wedding Hoop Earring
$295.00 $95.00
DETAILS
Sometimes these heavy earrings were attached to a chain or string and worn as a headdress. Worn by Jewish women in the Berber region of Southern Morocco. Embellished with dangling red and green cut glass and coral beads.
LITERATURE
See (for examples of similar pieces): Anne Van Cutsem, A World of Earrings, Africa, Asia, America, p. 17, 18
MARKS
Unmarked
WEIGHT
46.8 grams
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1890
DIMENSIONS
Width 2.75 Depth 0.5 Height 4.5 inches
