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Kirdi pubic apron 05.15.012

The name of Kirdi – which in Arabic means that infidel non-Muslim – is attributed to the many ethnic groups, animist, of Sudanese origin, who live in the northern Cameroon: Mafa, Massa, Kapsikì, Mundang, Fali, Bana and Guilli. Cache sexes, Kirdi Pubic Aprons or Pikurans were worn for celebrations, rituals and rites of passage by women who had reached puberty for protection against the evil eye and also to attract attention. The government of Cameroon since 1961, has outlawed the use of cache sexe, but the practice continues under cover of robes.

  • Ref.:05.15.012
  • Size:52 x 20 cm (with the frills 25 cm).
  • Weight:509

Category

  • African beadwork 05.15Pubic Aprons from Cameroon 01.06West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01BEADS & BEADWORKS 05REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CAMEROON
  • MatakamMassaKirdiKapsikiFali

Material

  • Glass and EarthGlass

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Excellent overall condition

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