African Tribal Art - Beaded cache-sex, Kirdi, Cameroon

A charming cache-sex, or pikuran, from the Kirdi people of Cameroon. This small triangular 'tanga' style was probably worn by younger women for protection against the evil eye and also to attract attention. The old Bohemian glass beads were usually strung in chevron or triangular patterns - this tiny one measures 4" wide by 3.5" in height. Mid-20th century. #5901 SOLD

African Tribal Art - Beaded cache-sex, Kirdi, Cameroon, back view