Ear Ornament (Tikhrazin or Douwwah)

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19th–first half 20th century · Silver and glass · Islamic Art

These Berber ear ornaments may have been inserted into the ear or attached to a diadem with chains, and positioned so as to hang on each side of the face, near the ear. This style is known as tikhrazin or douwwah and is popular in the Rif mountain region.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th–first half 20th century

Medium

Silver and glass

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Bequest of Helen Winslow Durkee Mileham, 1954