Hirz. Old Berber silver and enamel talisman pendant.
Morocco
Lenght: 13 mm
Width: 44 mm
Height: 13 mm
Weight: 27 grs.
MA1112-050
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. Protection would also be afforded by the use of pointed shapes in the design. Most likely a part of a necklace or a headdress. Other names: -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. Protection would also be afforded by the use of pointed shapes in the design. Most likely a part of a necklace or a headdress. Other names: -herz-, -kitab-, -gris-gris-, -boîte à Coran-. First half of the XXth century.