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Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon
$1,300
£982.22
€1,126.16
CA$1,814.30
A$1,974.10
CHF 1,045.26
MX$23,749.72
NOK 13,272.46
SEK 12,143.38
DKK 8,414
About the Item
Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon
An unusual cache-sexe from the Kirdi tribe of Cameroon made of colorful glass trade beads, fiber string, and cowrie shells. With a great graphic geometric pattern, it stands 18 inches high and would have been worn around the waist as a modesty garment. Sold with a custom base, as shown.
Ex. private collection, Los Angeles
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Cameroon
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ZK#30991stDibs: LU1778247543972
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