Moroccan Hair Bead Ring

This solid metal ring from the lower Atlas Mountains of Morocco would have been worn in the hair. Such hair rings are increasingly rare  – their contours have been rounded and smoothed from decades of wear and handling.

The form is almost architectural and reminiscent of traditional Jewish wedding rings – indeed, they might well be copies of such rings. Morocco historically had a vibrant Sephardic Jewish community that was relatively well integrated with local culture and commerce.

Object Size: 2.5 x 1.25 x 1.25 Inches

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