Rare Silver and Coral Braid Ornament from the Draa Valley, Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P889)

A rare and exquisite large antique silver and coral braid ornament from the Draa Valley in Morocco. Thought to resemble the ancient shape of a goddess or a gate to Paradise/mosque door.

Measures 3.65 inches / 9.27 cm long (excludes bails), 1.8 inches / 4.6 cm wide.

Weight: 32.4 grams.  

Circa 1940's approximately.

These braid ornaments were traditionally painted instead of enameled but this ornament has only a remnant of color remaining on it. It also has bails for 3 hanging coins, but the dangles and coins are missing, and middle bail appears to have been added later.

Pendant Item 889