BERBER HAIR RING

BERBER HAIR RING
Antique Berber tribal silver hair ornamental ring from the Aït Akka Berber confederation in Morocco. This one has green and red cloisonné enamel sections on and around the turret.
End 19th century. Tribal metal alloy with 8 high grade silver balls on and along the turret.

For similar examples, see page 181 and beyond of ‘Bijoux du Maroc’ by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté, Edisud / Le Fennec.

Details:
Height of the hair ring in centimeters: 8
Height of the hair ring itself in inches: 3.14
Width of the hair ring itself in centimeters: 4
Width of the hair ring itself in inches: 1.57
Length of the hair ring in centimeters: 4
Length of the hair ring in inches: 1.57
Weight of the hair ring in grams: 86
Weight of the hair ring in ounces: 3.03
Ring diameter in centimeters: 2.5
Ring diameter in centimeters: 0.98
Proofed and tested quality of silver:
800 Sterling silver 8 balls on hair ring