Necklace with spiral pendants · Morocco, Western Anti-Atlas / Central Atlas, Sous Plain, Ait Massa · ID: 3049831
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.
The object Necklace with spiral pendants with the object ID 3049831 was part of the auction 101st Auction on November 11, 2023. The object with the lot number 388 achieved a sales price of EUR 450 with an asking price of EUR 250.