A large magic square silver pendants from North Africa

A large magic square silver pendants from North AfricaA large magic square silver pendants from North Africa , Morocco on an old Persian handwritten magic square paper Unorthodox islamic customs believed into magic built on a scientific basis. Each letter had a corresponding numeral value, giving it a whole array of functions, interactions, and effects. This science predates Islam and can be linked to early Kabbalistic beliefs and even older antique knowledge. Magic squares with numbers, letters or

deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural heritage of the region

Interior diameter 6 inches

A rare artefact of the very rich and ancient Moroccan Jewish material culture

This pendant serve both as protective amulet and miniature portable shrines

Yellow and green molten glass often accompanies red gems in Amazigh jewellery

these veil weights may be purchased individually or as a collection

such as red

Each letter had a corresponding numeral value

Gilt Filigree Earrings

multi-layered glass cane

accented by pearls and red glass

Good silver