Brooch Item Number: 3395/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Fibula style brooch composed of a large flat crescent-shaped piece and a large pin attached to one side of the brooch. The front of the brooch is heavily decorated with raised designs. At centre, three large flowers sit within a wreath of leaves. From this centre design outwards, the designs are mirrored on either side of the brooch. Along the lower edge, is a double helix-like design with a raised dot in the centre of each circular gap. Above, floral designs expand out towards the tips of the crescent, with a fish on either end. A single hole is pierced through the right edge. Each side has a bulbous end, each with a different hallmark stamped. The pin has a flat section that wraps around the ornament, and ends with its tip being wrapped around itself.

History Of Use

This style of brooch, sometimes called a fibula, was used to pin a woman's draped garment.

Narrative

This collection of North African (Berber) and Yemeni jewelry (3395/1-12) is said to have been purchased by the donor's parents in the 1990s, from bazaars in Tripoli, Libya.

Item History

What

Name
Brooch
Identification Number
3395/2
Type of Item
brooch
Material
silver alloy metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered
Overall
height 17.0 cm, width 17.5 cm, depth 1.0 cm

Who

Culture
Kabyle ?
Previous Owner
Shirin Eshghi
Received from
Shirin Eshghi (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
“North Africa” ?

When

Ownership Date
before October 8, 2019
Acquisition Date
on October 8, 2019

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
good
Accession Number
3395/0002