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Kapsiki cache-sexe with brass pendant and iron chains 01.06.1001

These cache-sexes, called Bainsouie are formed by a brass plate with copper decorations.  Long fine iron chains are attached to this plate. The waistband is formed by red, blue and yellow glass beads with a phallic brass element in the middle. If traditionally worn on a hip belt, they can also be worn as necklace. See photo in Vanishing Africa by Angela Fisher (page 138)

  • Ref.:01.06.1001
  • Size:Overall length: 430 mm, central plate 90 X 30 mm
  • Weight:145

Category

  • Pubic Aprons from Cameroon 01.06West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CAMEROON
  • KapsikiKirdi

Material

  • Glass and EarthGlassMetalCopper & copper aloyBrass / bronze

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Can be delivered cleaned and polishedGood overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.

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