A pair of silver Berber fibulae - Tizerzai - A pair of silver Berber fibulae - Tizerzai -

A pair of silver Berber fibulae - Tizerzai -

Reference: ART30047

Of rounded shape, made from cast and engraved silver and decorated with blue, green, red and yellow enamel and teardrop pendant, with long engraved needle and engraved movable ring which helps secure the fibula to the textile.

Fibulae were commonly worn by women as an everyday adornment whilst going about daily work as well as on special occasions. It is essentially a cloak fastener, comprising an ornate metal triangular, round or oval shape with detailed etchings in filigree or enamel, and a pin which serves to fasten two layers of material together. They were usually worn as a pair. These type of Fibulae are worn by Berbers, the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa.

Condition: some enamel loss.