Fibula
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Once part of a pair, this triangular-shaped fibula would have been used by a Tunisian woman to pin a draped garment at the shoulder. Fibulae (khlal or khella) such as these were worn as part of an entire suite of jewelry including necklaces, head adornments, ear and temple jewels, and others. The triangular shape is known in many parts of North Africa to symbolize fertility.
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