BLACKAMOOR EBONY PENDANT 18K GOLD TURQUOISE

TURQUOISE, CARVED EBONY & 18KT YELLOW GOLD ROYAL BLACKAMOOR PENDANT. 1.5" TALL x 1.75" WIDE.
The motif emerged as an artistic response to the European encounter with the Moors—dark-skinned Muslims from North Africa and the Middle East who came to occupy various parts of Europe during the Middle Ages.

https://www.eredijovon.com/en/blog/blackamoor-history-and-definition-the-real-venetian-jewelry
Venetian Blackamoor jewelry is probably the most representative example of the typical Italian skill and handicraft that takes his roots in the history of the Venice Republic (“La Serenissima”): since the 16 th century the antique moors have become symbols of venetian goldsmith tradition and still now they’re part of our culture and legacy.
2018 UPDATE: Recently there has been a controversy triggered by this venetian jewell worn by princess of Kent during her Majesty Xmas dinner