Frontal Parure – MauritaniaFrontal Parure – Mauritania

Mid 20th century. Agate, carnelian, shells, metal elements, glass beads on hair braids. Approx. cm. 17,5 width (6.88″) x cm. 6,4 high (2.51″); gr. 37,7 (1.32 oz.).

Before performing the dance of seduction (guedra), mauritanian women wear a frontal parure embellished with different amulets.

Very interesting piece from an anthropological point of view. You can see a similar piece on page 28 of “A World of Head Adornment: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America” by Anne Van Cutsem.

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