African Currency – KIRDI – North Cameroon

The piece is 9,6 width x 21,0 high (8.22″ x 6.41″). Gr. 257,6 (19.92 oz.).

On the occasion of the dances for the harvest, these unusual objects were tied in most exemplary hanging from a belt worn by women. After a day of celebration and libations, these belts were intended of keep away the more enterprising males.

For a similar example see “The Perfect Form”, by Roberto Ballarini, page 178.