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Iain · 20th April 2010, 08:15 PM

I can't say for sure, hopefully someone else will be able to say more, but the pattern of decoration for sure looks like Berber work - as you rightly noted their is a similarity with flyssa decorative patterns.

Berbers also use cowry shells for decoration.

I would say it's not a particularly old piece, but that's just opinion really based on the style.

[EDIT] I see Teodor beat me to it!

20th April 2010, 08:15 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	I can't say for sure, hopefully someone else will be able to say more, but the pattern of decoration for sure looks like Berber work - as you rightly noted their is a similarity with flyssa decorative patterns. Berbers also use cowry shells for decoration. I would say it's not a particularly old piece, but that's just opinion really based on the style. [EDIT] I see Teodor beat me to it!