Fibulae (tizerzai) late 19th-early 20th century
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minneapolisinstituteofart
silver, enamel
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"Fibulae (tizerzai)" is a collection of traditional Amazigh (Berber) women's clothing and jewelry, crafted by Ida ou Semlal in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. These items showcase the intricate artistry and cultural significance of Berber dress, featuring a long, dark blue tunic, a cream-colored woven shawl adorned with tassels, and a rich array of silver and amber jewelry. This ensemble, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, represents a powerful symbol of Berber identity and the enduring traditions of textile and metalwork in this region.
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Berber women in southwestern Morocco wore massive triangular brooches with a pin and clasp to fasten draped garments at their shoulders. Pointed items like these pins are shown popping and bursting the evil eye in North African mosaics from the Roman period. But besides its protective function, this jewelry promoted female fertility, as symbolized by the silver enameled egg attached to the decorative band connecting the brooches.
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