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Berber Beaded Moroccan Necklace 30 Inch For Sale


Berber Beaded Moroccan Necklace 30 Inch
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Berber Beaded Moroccan Necklace 30 Inch:
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{Description}Large Berber Beads Morocco African Necklace Decorative Beads 30 InchMorocco's reputation for skilled artisans and silversmiths is evident in the rich history and symbolism embedded in the jewelry they craft, whether contemporary or antique. The Berber People, residing mainly in the rural areas of the Maghreb region, particularly the northwestern part of Africa, wear a distinctive style of jewelry, predominantly embraced by women. Crafted by Berber silversmiths and artisans, these intricate designs exhibit regional variations. Marriage holds significance in the acquisition of elaborate silver or other jewelry, a practice ensuring the woman's financial security in emergencies or widowhood. Official coins are often incorporated into the jewelry for potential sale, and the portability of such adornments allows for easy migration. The passing down of these cherished pieces through generations becomes a means of maintaining ethnic identity and cultural traditions. Berber jewelry, adorned with coral beads, semi-precious stones, coins, chains, and intricate silver designs, draws inspiration from Berber symbology, and Islamic tradition, and often serves protective purposes against evil forces. Strand Length: 30 inchesBead Size: 2-45 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison. 143361

Morocco's reputation for skilled artisans and silversmiths is evident in the rich history and symbolism embedded in the jewelry they craft, whether contemporary or antique. The Berber People, residing mainly in the rural areas of the Maghreb region, particularly the northwestern part of Africa, wear a distinctive style of jewelry, predominantly embraced by women. Crafted by Berber silversmiths and artisans, these intricate designs exhibit regional variations. Marriage holds significance in the acquisition of elaborate silver or other jewelry, a practice ensuring the woman's financial security in emergencies or widowhood. Official coins are often incorporated into the jewelry for potential sale, and the portability of such adornments allows for easy migration. The passing down of these cherished pieces through generations becomes a means of maintaining ethnic identity and cultural traditions. Berber jewelry, adorned with coral beads, semi-precious stones, coins, chains, and intricate silver designs, draws inspiration from Berber symbology, and Islamic tradition, and often serves protective purposes against evil forces.

Strand Length: 30 inches
Bead Size: 2-45 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison.

143361

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