19th century, Ida Ou Nadif, Anti Atlas Mountains, Morocco
19th century, Africa
A rare and stunning silver charm & glass trade beads on a long hand woven cord.
The cord, art alone, is so fine, it took 8 hours to weave.
These are pieces Jewels searches out during her time in Africa. Sometimes she comes
home empty handed and sometimes only one piece. It is her discriminating eye for the
gems “woven” into her designs. This piece is for the modern nomad to wear often.
One of a kind
Charm: almost 2.25″ x just over 1.75″
Red glass beads: just short .5″ x just over .25″
Length: 34.25″