Kapsiki/Higi Tribe Metal Chain Apron - West African Artifacts

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Kapsiki/Higi Tribe Metal Chain Apron - West African ArtifactsKapsiki Higi Tribe Metal Chain Apron Women from the Kapsiki Higi and other related ethnic groups in northern Cameroon, northeastern Nigeria and parts of Chad wear these traditional metal chain aprons or body ornaments, for both ceremonial and decorative purposes. These pieces are particularly associated with female initiation rites or wedding attire among the Kirdi and related ethnic groups. How exactly theyre worn, I do not know! They look like a

a hope chest

A provocative portrait of a family enjoying a picnic perhaps by the Muskingum River in Ohio

restaurant or establishment of that nature

I love giving spoons as hostess/host gifts

Perfect for those who appreciate unique and culturally significant items

Indorato weaves a surreal landscape populated by ideograms a la “Americana

and a base plate depending on if the ground is hard or not

or cut into strips and woven

” In an attempt to imitate the Chinese alloy

reminiscent of the ancient Aztec style

Set of nine hand painted folk art chairs

This technique of metal working was practiced by the Chinese for two millennia