Necklace

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This lebba, or wedding necklace worn by a bride, is made up of the traditional number of seven pendants of multiple shapes. The crescent-and-moon motif may allude to an eyebrow and an iris, a talismanic form that protects the wearer from the evil eye. The triangular motif is known as gharnati ("from Granada"), indicating the history of Andalusian craftsmen in Morocco. The ten elongated and ribbed beads separating the pendants are known as kraqueb.

Necklace, Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass

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Necklace, Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass
Necklace, Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass
Necklace, Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass
Necklace, Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass
Necklace, Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass
Necklace, Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass
Necklace, Silver (?), gilded; red, green and yellow glass

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