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SET OF 2 BERBER “KHELLA” FIBULAE in 9K yellow gold (375/1000…
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330
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SET OF 2 BERBER “KHELLA” FIBULAE in 9K yellow gold (375/1000…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,800 - €2,200
Voluntary lot
Description
SET OF 2 BERBER “KHELLA” FIBULAE in 9K yellow gold (375/1000), triangular in shape and engraved with oriental scrollwork, featuring a “houta” fish and a crescent moon and star
Tunisia, early 20th century.
Goldsmith’s hallmark: HK and a lamb.
Dimensions: 13 x 6.6 / 11.5 x 5.3 cm – Total weight: 57.47 g
(traces of soldering)
In North Africa, this triangular shape of the fibulae symbolises fertility.
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