{"product_id":"rif-mountains-berber-plate","title":"Rif Mountains Berber Plate (Safha)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and evocative example of Rifian ethnographic art, this large-scale platter (sahfa) embodies the ancient aesthetic traditions of the Northern Moroccan Highlands. Unlike the more common urban ceramics of Fez, this piece belongs to a matrilineal tradition of rural pottery-making from the Beni Said or Beni Zeroual tribes, where techniques have remained virtually unchanged since the Neolithic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is defined by a striking, radial composition. Hand-painted with native manganese-black mineral slip over a cream-ochre ground, the surface features the bold, \"pulsing\" geometric language of the Rif. The central radiating motif—a traditional symbol of the \"source\" or water—is accented by meticulous \"dotted\" borders, a regional hallmark that distinguishes Rifian work from the denser, tri-color patterns of Algerian Kabylia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is matte and raw, possessing a prehistoric museum quality that appeals to both collectors of tribal art and devotees of organic minimalism. Its significant scale and high-contrast graphic layout make it a powerful sculptural element for contemporary wall-mounting or table-top display.Part of our Heirloom Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mādda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088463331441,"sku":null,"price":1920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/4682\/8913\/files\/madda-product-mar17-14.jpg?v=1774212804","url":"https:\/\/shopmadda.com\/products\/rif-mountains-berber-plate","provider":"Mādda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}