Head ornaments worn by women from Tchad and Libya suspended on either side of the face by wool or leather that went over the head and balanced the pair under the ears. Loop closing. Early/mid-20th century. Also make nice bracelets:
A) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 50 grams. 8 cm diameter.
B) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 49 grams. 7.6 cm diameter.
C) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 45 grams. 7 cm diameter.
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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)
Kapsiki cache-sexe with brass pendant and iron chains01.06.1002
West and Central Africa | CAMEROON | Kapsiki, Kirdi
Brass / bronze
Copper & copper aloy
Leather & skins
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Can be delivered cleaned and polished
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Central plate: 75 X 25 mm with chains up to 190 mm. Overall length. 430 mm
Weight:
132
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 small bell 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)
Small Kapsiki cache-sexe with brass pendant and iron chains01.06.1004
West and Central Africa | CAMEROON | Kapsiki, Kirdi
Brass / bronze
Copper & copper aloy
Glass
Can be delivered cleaned and polished
Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Central plate: 55 X 25 mm; Overall length. 500 mm
Weight:
95
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 and blue glass beads. If traditionally worn on a hip belt, they can also be worn as necklace. See photo in Vanishing Africa by Angela Fisher (page 138)
Kapsiki cache-sexe with brass pendant and iron chains01.06.1005
West and Central Africa | CAMEROON | Kapsiki, Kirdi
Brass / bronze
Copper & copper aloy
Glass
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
High aesthetic value
Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Central plate: 80X 30 mm, Overall length. 480 mm
Weight:
151
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 small bell 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)
