“Elderly Amazigh Lady” is an oil portrait of a Berber woman from Morocco.
Berber women in Morocco are adorned with facial tattoos. Long part of ancient tradition that dates back to pre-Islamic times. Historically the Amazigh “free people” used facial tattoos to convey their social or marital status. They are extremely symbolic and are believed to protect against spirits or jnoun. Much of the time Amazigh tattoos are placed near the eyes, nose and mouth.
Medium: Pastel
Size: 47 X 58 cms. Mounted, framed and ready to hang.
“Elderly Amazigh Lady” is an oil portrait of a Berber woman from Morocco.
Berber women in Morocco are adorned with facial tattoos. Long part of ancient tradition that dates back to pre-Islamic times. Historically the Amazigh “free people” used facial tattoos to convey their social or marital status. They are extremely symbolic and are believed to protect against spirits or jnoun. Much of the time Amazigh tattoos are placed near the eyes, nose and mouth.
Medium: Pastel
Size: 47 X 58 cms. Mounted, framed and ready to hang.
