An exceptional set of fine pearls, North-West of Cameroon - Lot 102

Lot n° 102
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600 - 800 EUR
An exceptional set of fine pearls, North-West of Cameroon - Lot 102
An exceptional set of fine pearls, North-West of Cameroon Antique fine apron and codpiece made of fine pearls, North West Cameroon An apron decorated with pearls of women from Montagnards Kirdi, North-West Cameroon. The rich societies or ethnic groups of Cameroon obtained pearls through Portuguese traders who traded with the counters on the coast. This apron is typical of the Kirdi girls (Kapsiki Group) who have traditionally resisted proselytizing by religious or missionaries. Good general condition. Both works are mounted inside a box. The dimensions indicated are those of the works. Second half of the XIXth century 9 x 16 cm and 10 x 17 cm
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