Pearl Necklace With Horse, Bamiléké Cameroon
Venetian Rosetta pearl from Lower Egypt, "chevron pearl", barter, exchange and trading currencies. Also called Issafall, or Thiathiathio. In 15th-century Venice, the skills of Murano's glassmakers were coveted throughout Europe. Three colors, old with green hearts, more recent white, or red with blue and white chevrons. In Cameroon, these pearls were used as currency, a sign of wealth and adopted by the Bamilékés chiefs.
These rare pearls can be found in the Alexandria Museum in Egypt, in museums in Portugal, in the Florence Archaeological Museum in Italy, and in the British Museum in London
330 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1741451
Availability: In stock
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