Bracelet
Kapsiki · Cameroon
Reference: PYB-3
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- Height
- 11 cm
- Material
- Bronze
Normally the Kapsiki are classified as Kirdi, is a term used by the Peul to designate non-Muslim pagans. They are mainly engaged in cattle raising and…
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Full original description
Normally the Kapsiki are classified as Kirdi, is a term used by the Peul to designate non-Muslim pagans. They are mainly engaged in cattle raising and grazing, cattle that play an important role in their traditional customs and rites. They live on a high plateau of the Mandara Mountains, hitting the Nigerian border. They are known mainly for their bronze bracelets.
Further technical information
- Width
- 10 cm
- Attributed period
- Second half of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Cameroon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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