Belt buckle and anklets 1832

silver, gold

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gold

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This set of silver jewelry, likely from the 19th century, includes a belt buckle and two anklets. The pieces feature intricate floral designs and are ornamented with gold accents. The delicate craftsmanship and the use of traditional motifs indicate a skilled artisan, though the creator remains unknown. This set, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, represents a glimpse into the artistry and cultural traditions of the time.

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In the past, Muslims in Morocco declined to engage in smithing, allowing their Jewish neighbors to take up the trade instead. One of the reasons was the popular belief that working with fire exposed them to the wrath of harmful invisible beings called jinn. For many centuries, Jewish artisans in the coastal town of Essaouira dominated the metalworking industry—this pair of anklets was made there in 1832—though most have since left the country and been replaced by Muslims.