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These Berber ear ornaments may have been inserted into the ear or attached to a diadem with chains, and positioned so as to hang on each side of the face, near the ear. This style is known as tikhrazin or douwwah and is popular in the Rif mountain region.
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Title: Ear Ornament (Tikhrazin or Douwwah), One of a Pair
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Attributed to Morocco
Medium: Silver and glass
Dimensions:
H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
W. 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm)
D. 13/16 in. (2 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Paul Cauvin, 1967
Accession Number: 67.145.16
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