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Descripción : A group of thirty-six ivory disks. Angola, Cuanhama. Late 19th to early 20th century.1 1/4 x 1 3/4 to 2 3/4 x 2 1/4.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: These dress ornaments called omakipa, ekipa, or bridal badges are given by Ovambo men to their fiances as status symbols indicating herd size. In turn women would wear them from a leather belt. For a similar object see Bonhams, New York, Fine African and Oceanic Art, May 15, 2008, lot 795Y.
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Sobre el lote Lote N° 344 Título : 36 Cuanhama Ivory Disks, ÉPOCA : 2008 Talla : 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 to 2 3/4 x 2 1/4
