Bracelets

Description

The Hassaniya (also called Moors or Arabs) are descendants of 16th-century Arab immigrants who intermarried with the indigenous Imazighen (Berbers). Hassaniya jewelry makes a dramatic visual statement that stands in stark contrast to the region’s arid environment. Bracelets and anklets are cast in bold forms.

Provenance

Unnamed owner; sold to unnamed dealer, Laayoun, Morocco, before 2009; sold to unnamed dealer, Essaouira, Morocco, before 2009; sold to Ivo Grammet, Essaouira, Morocco; sold to the Art Institute, 2009.

Bracelets

Tekna

Early 20th century

Accession Number

201824

Medium

Silver and copper alloy

Dimensions

1: 3.2 × 10.2 × 8.9 cm (1 1/4 × 4 × 3 1/2 in.); 2: 3.2 × 10.2 × 9.9 cm (1 1/4 × 4 × 3 7/8 in.)

Classification

jewelry

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Alsdorf Foundation - James and Marilynn Alsdorf Acquisition Fund