Fibula From Morocco, Southern Morocco (skoura – Dadès – Ouarzazate), Late 19th – Early 20th Century.

Triangular fibula with a scalloped edge, structured by a succession of engraved friezes combining dots, lines, and geometric motifs. At its center is an openwork forming a stylized Saharan heart-flower, accompanied by three trefoil and quatrefoil palmettes that enliven the surface and reinforce the balance of the composition. The whole is completed by a circular ring and a straight stem. Low-grade silver, old patinas, signs of wear, see photos. Morocco, Southern Morocco (Skoura – Dadès – Ouarzazate), late 19th – early 20th century. Dimensions: 14 × 8.5 cm. Sold with certificate and invoice from the Ocarina Gallery. *Shipping costs upon request. The central motif, often interpreted as a Saharan heart-flower, belongs to the family of Berber protective symbols with axial symmetry. Evoking blossoming, fertility, and feminine protection, it occupies a central place in the jewelry of southern Morocco. Around it, the trilobed palmettes—characteristic of the productions of Skoura, Dadès, and Ouarzazate—extend this symbolism, suggesting growth and harmony. The carefully arranged composition testifies to the richness of the ornamental language and the expertise of the goldsmiths of these southern regions.