SILVER FILIGREE KHAMSAS

These pendants were hand crafted in Tafraoute, a small town in the High Atlas mountains.

The strips of silver that create the internal pattern are the tiny metal bands used in filigree work. And the colour is made from ground lapiz, carnelian or malachite.

Size: 12.5 cms long

Price: $ 45 CDN each

KHAMSA EARRINGS

Little khamsa "hands" are created from twisted silver wire inside a five fingered outline. An oval of turquoise colour completes the look.

Click on the photo to see both earrings


Size: 4 x 2 cms

Price: $55 CDN

SMALL SILVER KHAMSA

Very petite but a nicely crafted little khamsa in good silver with with a central "eye" of red resin.

Size: 2.5 x 1.5 cms

Price: $35 CDN

FIBULA PENDANTS

These rather fragile little pendants are also made in Tafraoute, using the same techniques and materials as the khamsas at the top of the page.

This fibula is of great significance in Tafraoute and there is a large sculpture of a traditional fibula in the centre of the town.

Overall Length: 7 cms
Overall width: 6 cms

Price: $ 35 CDN

SILVER FIBULA EARRINGS

These little earrings echo all the details of the traditional fibula but are updated with a touch of delicate filigree.

Size: 3.5 x 3.5 cms

Price: $ 55 CDN

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ANTIQUE SILVER FIBULA

One of a very old pair of coin silver fibulae which show appealing wear from long usage.

The central diamond and the little "khamsas" suspended from it are decorated with simple geometric engravings. Each fibula is completed by vintage "turtle" closures

Total length: 19 cms
Maximum width: 6 cms
Price: $55 CDN

SOLD