Berber — Morocco
Mid-20th century or before
Silver, coral, and enamel
Length: 25½ in (64.8 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, Phoenix, AZ
This collar necklace is constructed with multiple strands of silver beads supporting a lower fringe of pendant elements combining coral cabochons, polychrome enamel in blue, green, and orange, and small triangular and teardrop-shaped silver settings. Berber jewelry from Morocco has long served as a primary vehicle for the expression of regional identity, personal status, and protective function, with coral and silver among the most culturally significant materials in the tradition. The combination of enameled metalwork and coral reflects the influence of both indigenous Amazigh craft traditions and the North African trade networks through which coral and enamel techniques circulated.
The density and variety of the pendant elements give the necklace a strong visual presence when worn, and the construction quality is consistent with professional silversmith production rather than tourist trade work. The Phoenix collection provenance places the piece within the history of American private collecting of North African jewelry.
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Berber — Morocco
Mid-20th century or before
Silver, coral, and enamel
Length: 25½ in (64.8 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, Phoenix, AZ
This collar necklace is constructed with multiple strands of silver beads supporting a lower fringe of pendant elements combining coral cabochons, polychrome enamel in blue, green, and orange, and small triangular and teardrop-shaped silver settings. Berber jewelry from Morocco has long served as a primary vehicle for the expression of regional identity, personal status, and protective function, with coral and silver among the most culturally significant materials in the tradition. The combination of enameled metalwork and coral reflects the influence of both indigenous Amazigh craft traditions and the North African trade networks through which coral and enamel techniques circulated.
The density and variety of the pendant elements give the necklace a strong visual presence when worn, and the construction quality is consistent with professional silversmith production rather than tourist trade work. The Phoenix collection provenance places the piece within the history of American private collecting of North African jewelry.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
