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 very good condition for its age.
Date:
1920s
Material:
High-grade silver & brass
Dimensions:
3.1cm x 2.9cm
Weight:
11.4 g
Ref:
AMU-170
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
