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Tunisian Berber Sephardi Gold plated Silver Filigree Bracelet with stylistic image of Fish
Tunis, Berber or Sephardi work, 20th century
Sterlimg Silver (80-90 %),
Filigree, Granulation
Width - 32 mm (1,2 ")
Inner diameter - 62 mm (2,5 ")
Weight - 61 g (2 Oz).
Hallmarks - "the Moor`s head".

One of the most popular motifs in Tunisian ornaments is the fish symbol. Decorative images of fish can be found everywhere in Tunisia – on the doors of houses, ceramic dishes, fabrics, and of course on jewelry. This is a very ancient symbol. Among the Phoenicians, the fish was a symbol of fertility, then it was used by early Christians as a symbol of Christ (many Christians lived in Tunisia in the 3-4 centuries ad). in Islamic culture, the fish symbol is also associated with fertility, and in addition with the waters of Paradise. perhaps only the palm symbol ("Hamsa") can compete in antiquity and popularity with the image of a fish in Tunisian jewelry.