Hirz. Old Berber silver and enamel talisman pendant.
Morocco
Lenght: 56 mm
Width: 53 mm
Height: 6 mm
Weight: 44 grs.
MA1112-047
An old Berber silver and enamel talisman -hirz- pendant from the area of Tiznit-Tafraoute in Western Anti Atlas in Southern Morocco. It features a glass central cabochon affording protection to the wearer. It would contain some verses from the Holy Quran to protect its owner from evil. Most likely a part of a necklace or a headdress. Other denominations: -herz-, -kitab-, -gris-gris, -boîte à Coran-. First half of the XXth century.
An old Berber silver and enamel talisman -hirz- pendant from the area of Tiznit-Tafraoute in Western Anti Atlas in Southern Morocco. It features a glass central cabochon affording protection to the wearer. It would contain some verses from the Holy Quran to protect its owner from evil. Most likely a part of a necklace or a headdress. Other denominations: -herz-, -kitab-, -gris-gris, -boîte à Coran-. First half of the XXth century.