Fibula Pins Pair - New Moroccan Fibula Pins - Amazigh Dress Pins
Pair of matched fibula pins from Morocco. Large, solid metal pins with highly detailed jackal’s paw design. Elaborate pins for North African clothing. Fibula typically are worn with a connecting chain that drapes between them like a necklace.
Large pair of solid metal matched fibula pins with jackal’s paw design. These pins are new pieces made by tribal craftsmen. In a full fibula set there is a long decorative handmade chain running from the bottom of one pin to the bottom of the other, and sometimes incorporates small pendants or coins. In Morocco and other North African countries, women traditionally wear a garment made from a long piece of fabric that is wrapped around the body. The ends are fastened at the shoulders with embellished pins like these - the original safety pin! The pin is pushed through the two pieces of fabric and back out again, then the ring is turned under the pin to hold securely. Perfect for adding to tribal or renaissance faire costuming or incorporate into your belly dance costume for a unique embellishment.
Berber jewelry is large, showy, colorful and FUN! It often includes lots of detail like enamel in bright colors, large jewels and coins. It represents much more than simply adornment. Each piece can signify fertility, wealth, social status and marital status. The Berbers or Imazighen (‘Free people’; plural of Amazigh) are the original inhabitants of North Africa. They speak a number of related languages and share a common cultural heritage. Most Berbers nowdays live in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania and Niger.
Item No. JMF0040
Length: 5.5 inches from pin end to ring end.
Width: About 3 inches wide
Materials: Mixed metals
Metal Color: Silvery
Metal Finish: Unpolished, but slightly shiny
Country of Origin: Morocco
Condition: New, or very nearly new
Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. This is a new piece that has been brought to you from Morocco. Although it is "new" and not previously owned, it may have traveled through many hands to reach you.
A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our new jewelry is tribal jewelry or newly made jewelry from tribal craftsmen in faraway lands. The condition of our items will reflect their prior travels through many hands before arriving at The Red Camel. Even with new pieces, there may be small flaws here and there that reflect their journey. We do our best to describe any such flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!
