Earrings - Pair of large traditional Amazigh earrings – Aurès, Algeria

Pair of large traditional Amazigh earrings – Aurès, Algeria - Unknown silver fineness Remarkable antique pair of large traditional earrings attributed to the Aurès region in Algeria, representative of the Chaoui Amazigh jewelry tradition. The pair features very beautiful artisanal work: large dome-shaped plaques abundantly decorated with filigree, granulation and applied motifs, accompanied by numerous articulated pendants and small spherical elements. The richness of the decoration and the movement produced by the numerous pendants are characteristic of the imposing traditional female jewelry of North Africa and more specifically the Aurès. This type of jewelry can be likened to the great Aurès parures known under the names timcherreft / m’charef. Characteristics * Origin attributed: Aurès, Algeria * Tradition: Amazigh / Chaoui * Estimated period: first half of the 20th century * Traditional artisanal fabrication * Decoration: filigree, granulation and numerous mobile pendants * Total weight: 74 g * Length: about 11–12 cm * Width of the main part: about 4 cm Both earrings retain a beautiful old patina, which highlights the relief and the fineness of the metal work. They are presented intentionally without cleaning or polishing in order to preserve their antique appearance and visual authenticity. A very beautiful pair for collection, particularly decorative, bearing witness to the traditional know-how of Aurès jewelers. The detailed photographs allow appreciation of the fabrication, dimensions and patina of the pair.

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