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Large Antique Worn Silver Hair Perfume Amulet, Anti Atlas Region, Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P631)

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: only 2 left

Well worn silver hair / head jewels from the Anti Atlas region of Morocco, worn to disseminate perfume and to absorb the fragrance into the hair of the wearer. Would have been either braided into the hair or suspended from a braid, and would contain fabric that had been soaked in scented oil.*

These amulets may have been soldered closed later / used in a different manner with scent injected inside.

Lovely wear and patina. Both are very similar, with extra wear on loops.

51.1 grams. 2.5 inches from top to bottom, 1 inch across.

As seen on page 109 of Silver & Frankincense, by Sigrid van Roode.

Pendant Item 631

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