Lot no. 208
Kirdi, Cameroon, second half of the 20th century.
Necklace made up of thirty black iron elements in the shape of pods.
Worn as a necklace or shaken during dances, the pods clatter together.
Beautifully crafted ironwork for this Kirdi noisemaker, which can also be used as money for dowries or transactions.
Length of pods: 12 cm.
Number of pods: 30
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African, American and Oceanic Art
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