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Jewelry

Jewelry has a special place among Fulanis. Jewelry has been a symbol of status and wealth, created to decorate and adorn and used for trade. From Senegal in the west to Cameroon in the east, Fulanis strive to acquire jewelry Cudaari in Gold, Silver, Bronze, Beads, Amber etc.., The among of jewelry worn depends on the place the subgroup to which they belong as well as their age, gender and time. The necklaces, aprons, cache-sex jewelry, denote age, status and social condition. They were worn to attract attention and protect against evil. Men wear minimal jewels until their middle age. The Women however, put on lavish style of jewelry on them.