The name of the collector and the related documents will be transmitted to the purchaser. Population of the Ambo group, the Cuanhama live in the south of the People's Republic of Angola. The herds of cattle, "objects of all care", constitute the main resource of the Cuanhama and the cattle are only killed on the occasion of events of major importance. The adornment presented was used to maintain the skirt of red fabric composing the traditional feminine dress reserved for celebrations. Shell bottoms used as coins and blocks of ivory were attached to a thong of bovine leather (omuya). According to the number of omakipa blocks symbolizing the size of the herd, this adornment determines the fortune of the man. The omakipa prestige belt is thus offered to the young bride by her spouse on the day of the marriage celebration. According to: "Omakipa, Cuanhama women's ivory adornment" Raoul Lehuard.
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