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MAROC, début du XXe siècle Glaoua accessories Leather bag adorned with cowrie shell pieces, and woven wool cap adorned with larger cowrie shells. Dim.: 37 x 30 cm (without strap) and 35 x 23 cm Cowrie shells have been used for centuries as currency, and are recognized in Africa as true good-luck charms. Provenance : Jean-Charles Tauzin Collection (1889-1957) A set of Glaoua accessories, Morocco, early 20th century
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MAROC, début du XXe siècle Glaoua accessories Leather bag adorned with cowrie shell pieces, and woven wool cap adorned with larger cowrie shells. Dim.: 37 x 30 cm (without strap) and 35 x 23 cm Cowrie shells have been used for centuries as currency, and are recognized in Africa as true good-luck charms. Provenance : Jean-Charles Tauzin Collection (1889-1957) A set of Glaoua accessories, Morocco, early 20th century
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