Hi Uwe, lovely pieces, Would you mind me asking which town these were found in?
The tcherot boxes have always fascinated me, I had been told that they contain magical and religious writings to protect the wearer. This in mind I bought a damaged one a couple of weeks ago whilst in Mhamid.
Here are the contents!
The tcherot is not so fine as in your pic and is made of brass. (I have and treasure a simular one!)
Warmest wishes,
and heres to many more happy visits to the Maghreb!
Sarah
Ps the pic is on the route across the Tiz n Test. Phew!!! I always try not to look down!
S