Kirdi Beaded Aprons

KIRDI BEADED APRONS

KIRDI
Apron 21
16.5" long
$200

KIRDI
Apron 22
17" long
$200

KIRDI
Apron 23
17" long
$200

KIRDI
Apron 24
16.75" long
$200

KIRDI
Apron 25
17" long
$200

KIRDI
Apron 26
17" long
$200

KIRDI
Apron 6
19.5" long
$200

KIRDI
Apron 7
18" long
$200

KIRDI
Apron 9
9" long
$200

KIRDI 12
20" long
$200

These aprons show no evidence of use or age and were probably made to be sold.

The objects below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

FULANI/KIRDI
Apron 6
SOLD

FULANI/KIRDI
Apron 8
SOLD

FULANI
Necklace 12
SOLD

FULANI
Necklace 13
SOLD

Photographs © Tim Hamill

KIRDI, BEADED APRONS, No. Cameroon

The colors shown above are generally inaccurate. We have started to re-photograph the aprons but please inquire about the true colors if any of the aprons is of interest.

Kirdi beaded aprons, cache-sex jewelry called "pikuran", denote age, status and social condition. They were worn to attract attention and protect against evil. Our examples show a wide range of colorful, abstact patterns.

Length is longest length/width of beadwork, without string.

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