This bold and beautiful Berber Egg bead Necklace combines the statement bead, also known as Taguemount, with a series of smaller egg beads sourced from Morocco.
The central Berber egg bead features blue, green, and mustard yellow enamel finish that is characteristic of Tiznit Berber jewelry; it is an old piece from the early 1940s. Among the Berber people, the egg is a symbol of eternity and fertility, as life comes from it.
The huge Tagmout egg is flanked by equally large and magnificent honey Moroccan Amber Resin beads. These beads have been prized for centuries among the Berber tribes of the mountainous regions of North of Africa. In traditional families, such beads conveyed both status and wealth and have been passed down from one generation to the next. Due to their unique character, these artisanal amber resin beads slightly differ individually. Look carefully and you will see that each bead is uniquely shaped by hand.
Stunning multi strand red Coral tube beads separate the amber and the egg beads, together with small turquoise accents, which provide a striking contrast to the enamel colors and egg shape beads.
Length: 26 inches.
This is a very special and unique item.
Original creation by Grey Wolf Collections.
Coral forms from the skeletons of marine animals that live together in a community. As the colony grows, branches form in a specific pattern. The branches are durable, intensely colored, and have a natural waxy luster.
In Greek mythology, Coral was regarded to provide protection, particularly from evil influences. This stems from the story that when Perseus beheaded Medusa, some of her blood dripped into the sea and became stunning red Coral. There is more to this legend…. Medusa was once beautiful, but Athena turned her into a hideous creature in a fit of jealousy. With snakes for hair, Medusa could turn a person into stone with a glance, yet in death her blood produced a healing crystal as beautiful as her former self. In this ancient tale, Coral represents beauty transforming out of ugliness, resulting in a glorious rejuvenation.
Stand out from the crowd with this ravishing Berber egg bead necklace which is sure to turn heads your way.