Antique Berber Necklace. Silver, Amber & Coral. Tazelagt. Hertz Amulet

Authentic antique Berber necklace purchased from Tiznit in the South of Morocco. The large sterling silver amulet is called a hertz. These often contain a prayer or some religious passage intended to bring the wearer luck or protection. The necklace is also strung of antique:
fossil amber
native amazonite
native coral
native shells
sterling silver coins, charms and beads
traditional sterling silver enamel egg, taguemmout
painted ceramic beads

All of the beads are antique and this is the original composition.
20 inches long
approximately 165 g.