The triangular shape is emblematic of the female sex organ and is linked to fertility and fecundity. The one on the left (repaired) weighs 135 grams, and the one on the right 131 grams. The technique of “worm hole” making used in these pieces comes from the southern part of the Anti-Atlas mountains, and in local dialect is known as “tizerzai n taouka,”which means “worm fibula.” The “worm holes” are made by patiently joining together little circlets of silver. The total length of each fibula is nearly 17 cm.
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