Antique Silver Kitab Amulet, Ida ou Semlal, Morocco
£75.00
An elaborate old Berber amulet box (kitab) from the Anti-Atlas region of Ida ou Semlal, Morocco, made approximately 100 years ago by hand. It is made of high-grade silver mounted on brass and has an intricate hand-engraved design. This hollow box would have been worn as an amulet believed to protect the wearer from all harm. This amulet is in excellent vintage condition.
Date:
1920s
Material:
High-grade silver & brass
Dimensions:
3.3cm x 3.2cm
Weight:
12.1 g
Ref:
AMU-169
References:
Draguet, M. and Merode, N., 2020. Berber Memories. Yale University Press, p. 263
Rabaté, M. (2015). Bijoux du Maroc. ACR, Paris-Là Défense. p. 44
