Pair of fibulae (Tizerzaï) (2) - High-grade silver - Morocco - Early 20th century

Pair of large fibulae in chiselled silver and email (tizerzaï)
Early 20th century

Origin: Tiznit - South Morocco (Berber people)

These fibulas are made of minimum 800° silver.
(touchstone test)
finely chiseled, enameled and decorated with colored glass

The upper part (near the pin) is finely enameled
The center is decorated with cabochons

Dimensions (each) :
Width: 10 cm
Height: 17. 5 cm with buckle and pin

Total weight: 172g

Known in Morocco as Tizerzaï n taouka (worm fibulae) , fibulae are an essential component of feminine ornament. They are worn in pairs as coat fasteners.
Their size, weight and the quality of their execution reflect the social status of the wearer.
The inverted triangle represents the woman.

good condition (slight lack of enamel on the cabochons and wear on the ends of the rings. patterns erased in places)
Collector's items, careful shipping.