Breast Ornament
These triangular-shaped fibulae (tizerais) would have been affixed to an Amazigh (Berber) woman’s garment at the shoulder. The egg-shaped pendant, known as tagmut, represents fertility, and was suspended at the center of the chest. The central rosette and upper portions of these fibulae, as well as the tagmut bead pendant bear traces of yellow and green enamel, a decorative technique that was believed to have been introduced into Morocco from Spain.
Artwork Details
- Title: Breast Ornament
- Date: 19th–first half 20th century
- Geography: Attributed to Morocco, probably Tiznit
- Medium: Silver and enamel
- Classification: Jewelry
- Credit Line: Bequest of Helen Winslow Durkee Mileham, 1954
- Object Number: 55.111.51
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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ca. 1300
11th century
late 19th–early 20th century
late 19th–early 20th century
late 19th–early 20th century
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