Kirdi Beaded Apron
Apron, cache-sex, pikuran
KIrdi People, North Cameroon
Glass beads, cowrie, cotton
20th century
Provenance: Dutch family
Traditional beaded apron from the Kirdi people of North Cameroon, known locally as a Pikuran. It dates from the 20th century, The apron was made with red, blue, and white glass beads, cotton and cowrie shells.
These aprons were traditionally given to a family at the birth of a daughter and later worn during important events such as weddings and other ceremonies.
€ 175
