Hebron ancient collectible beads and large Bicone tribal handmade Moroccan Berber necklace. Hebron ancient collectible beads with large vintage Bicone tribal handmade Moroccan Berber necklace. Spectacular rare graduated Hebron beaded necklace with a Berber Bicone vintage centerpiece from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Beautifully Handcrafted and made of tribal silver. The large old silver Bicone pendant measures over 2 in length by 1.25 in width. I used 23 old Hebron beads in this necklace that vary in color from blues to greens. The necklace measures 22 in length plus the 3.5 of the extension chain. First half of the 20th century Beautiful glass beads of Hebron in different colors of blues and greens. These are difficult to find and date from 1800. The green glass beads were Handcrafted in Hebron, for which they used sand and salt from the Dead Sea. They were used as a trading account and barter throughout Africa. Some have a small blow, witnesses of their age and their travels. A unique and incredible piece designed for you to enjoy. Hebron Average Size: range from about 14mm to 22mm in diameter. Color: Various shades of green and blue. Material: Glass(23 in total). These amazing Hebron beads were brought here from Africa. These bead are sometimes referred to as “Kano Beads”. They are said to have been made in Hebron before 1800. The beads measure approximately 14mm to 22mm. The unusual green color is more rare. A few beads may be chipped due to age. There are 10 antique silver Berber round silver beads used as spacers that measure 14mm. I used 2 square Niger box beads (9mm x 9mm) on each end of the Bicone center bead. Large old hook clasp closure. Antique silver extension adjustable chain 3.5. 2 old silver cone ends measuring 1 in length by 9mm finish this piece. The Berbers or Imazighen (Free people; plural of Amazigh) are the original inhabitants of North Africa. They speak a number of related languages and share a common cultural heritage. Most Berbers nowadays live in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. In Berber culture, jewelry has a symbolic and mythical meaning besides their practical and ornamental function, as they are used as charms and talismans to protect against evil spirits and influences. In addition, acquiring jewelry has an economic meaning. An Amazigh womans jewelry is her private property. Smart commercial use makes women apt family bankers. Berbers call themselves some variant of the word i-Mazigh-en (singular: a-Mazigh), possibly meaning free people or noble men. The name probably had its ancient parallel in the Roman and Greek names for Berbers, Mazices. The berber language (Tamazight) is one of the oldest languages of humanity. Nowadays, it is spoken by the people of North Africa , Egyptian oasis of Siwa and the Touaregs in the Sahara (desert). From Central Atlas Tamazight (amazi). Many Berbers call themselves some variant of the word Imazighen(singular: Amazigh), possibly meaning free people or free and noble men. The word has probably an ancient parallel in the Roman name for some of the Berber, Mazices. The name Berber comes from the name given to this people by the Romans, meaning barbarians. The history of the Berber people in northern Africa is both extensive and diverse. Their oldest ancestors settled in the East of Egypt. The item “Hebron ancient collectible beads & large Bicone tribal Moroccan Berber necklace” is in sale since Friday, November 27, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Vintage Ethnic/Regional/Tribal\Other Vintage Ethnic Jewelry”. The seller is “mimi033″ and is located in Malden, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Material: Ancient Glass
• Jewelry Type: Bicone Ancient Berber Bead
• Brand: Berber Amazigh
• Main Stone: Green Vaseline And Hebron Ancient Glass Beads
• Modified Item: No
• Metal: Moroccan Silver
• Metal Purity: Handmade
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Morocco
• Certification: Handmade Moroccan