RitualXIXe–XXe siècle
Silver 'Shema Yisrael' verse pendant from North Africa
Enrich the Great Bookתליון "שמע ישראל" מכסף מצפון אפריקה
Description
Silver pendant engraved or repoussé with the verse 'Hear, O Israel' or the name Shaddai, worn at the neck for protection and affirmation of faith. Round, square or in the form of a hand, it could enclose a tiny scroll. A common devotional jewel in Maghrebi communities.
Features
- Material
- Argent
- Provenance
- Afrique du Nord