Necklace with spiral pendants
Morocco, Western Anti-Atlas / Central Atlas, Sous Plain, Ait Massa
sold
EUR 450
Provenance
Dietrich von Reininghaus (1918-1993), Munich, GermanySize
D: 6 cm (discs), L: 37 cm (whole length)
G: 206 g
D: 2.4 inch (discs), L: 14.6 inch (whole length)
G: 206 g
Description
coral beads, eight silver discs with spiral engraving and niello
The silver discs with spirals, used only by the Ait Massa, date back to an ancient pre-Islamic tradition and occupy a special position in Berber iconography. The number eight and the purist design of the necklace identify it as an object in its original state.
The spiral motif is a symbol of eternity and can be found all over the world from the earliest times until today.