6573
Enquiry about object: 6573
North African Pair of Heavy, Solid Silver Anklets
Libya, Tunisia or Sudan 19th-early 20th century
internal diameter: approximately 8.3 x 9.3cm, combined weight: 779g
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Provenance
formerly in the Collection of Colette Ghysels, Brussels
This pair of large, ‘C’-form anklets is from Tunisia or perhaps Libya. They might also be of Nubian origin. They are of heavy, solid silver. The two have been contoured so that they are more comfortable to wear, given their weight. They have been engraved or incised with geometric motifs.
A related pair, illustrated in Nadler (2005, p. 69), is attributed to the Berbers of Tunisia.
The pair has excellent wear and patina, and is in fine condition.
References
Nadler, D. & S., Silver: From Fetish to Fashion, PDN Publishing, 2005.
