Moroccan Furnishings: antique cup, medicine box, leather bread server

B747a Red/teal weights
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B747b Geometric weights

Antique loom weights from the Marrakech region. Each set is carved and in very good condition, one having red/teal polychromed designs, the other a deeply-incised geometric motif. Museum pieces. A perfect gift for the dream-weaver in your life.

B747a Red/teal weights $120

B747b Geometric weights $135

Large, heavily used wood mortar. This older piece would make a great display for curly willow branches or old rose and violet dried hydrangeae blossoms.
(approx. 16")

B50 Wood mortar $85

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Antique wood sugar hammers, to chunk off pieces of sugar from the traditional 5-kilo "loaf" or cone brought home for large Moroccan families. These were in use for three generations; one is detailed in color and deep carving, the other is slightly smaller with bas-relief floral and star-like patterns.

B748a Colored sugar hammer $175

B748b Floral sugar hammer $160

Wonderfully polychromed and sculpted wood yad to read the Coran, this time from the Berber rather than the Jewish artisans. Rare and refined work. A special older piece in perfect condition.

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B749 Berber yad $175

From Guelmime, c.1920, this beautifully aged round box was used for ambergris, a medication against certain kinds of poison. With fitted lid. Shows skillful repair of split with leather. A rare find and a collection piece. (2 7/8" x 4 1/8")

Medicine box

BB117 $65