Bracelets
Early 20th century
Tekna Laayoune, Western Sahara Northern Africa and the Sahel
Morocco
The Hassaniya (also called Moors or Arabs) are descendants of 16th-century Arab immigrants who intermarried with the indigenous Imazighen (Berbers). Hassaniya jewelry makes a dramatic visual statement that stands in stark contrast to the region’s arid environment. Bracelets and anklets are cast in bold forms.
Silver and copper alloy