Zemanek-Münster

Assorted jewellery objects

Algeria, Aurès
not available anymore
Provenance
Dietrich von Reininghaus (1918-1993), Munich, Germany

Description

ten-part,

  1. pair of large earrings, silver, cast and chisseled, with original silver chains, m: 20,2 cm x 9,5 cm (incl.chain); w: 147 g

Large earrings are rarely found complete with all silver chains. They are often decorated with small “khamsa” or spiral pendants.

  1. pair of earrings, Algeria / Tunisia, cast silver, m: 10.5 cm x 8.5 cm; w: 97 g

Cast earrings of this type are found on both sides of the Tunisian-Algerian border.

  1. small round fibula, Aurès / Mzab, metal (?), cast and engraved, d: 6.2 cm; w: 23 g

  2. two “omega” fibulas with needles, silver alloy (?) and bronze, each cast and engraved, m: 5 cm x 9.7 cm, w: 66 g; m: 4.9 cm x 11 cm; w: 59 g

“Omega” fibulas were mainly used individually, e.g. to fasten face veils. In complete condition they are rare !

  1. fastening element for head or temple ornament, silver, cast, with small celluloid cabochons, m: 11,5 cm x 7,2 cm; w: 53 g

  2. small amulet with chain, silver, cast and engraved, m: 4,7 cm x 4,2 cm; w: 41 g

Comes with: a small earring


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