Zemanek-Münster
Necklace with spiral pendants, Morocco, Western Anti-Atlas / Central Atlas, Sous Plain, Ait Massa, Size: 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), ID: 3049831
Necklace with spiral pendants, Morocco, Western Anti-Atlas / Central Atlas, Sous Plain, Ait Massa, Size: 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), ID: 3049831 - 2/3 Necklace with spiral pendants, Morocco, Western Anti-Atlas / Central Atlas, Sous Plain, Ait Massa, Size: 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), ID: 3049831 - 3/3
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Lot 388
101st Auction

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, Germany
Size
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.

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