saeisa̩é̩ipl.saensa̩ɛ̩̂nnom. sg.sá̩ɛ̩nom. pl.sá̩ɛ̩nsá̩e̩isg.saesa̩ɛ̩́n.pl. f.beadsae e lpapit (syn. minki)(lit. hair beads) a beadstring worn by warriors horizontally across the foreheadsaen e nkue(lit. head beads) beadwork worn on the forehead by women and girls; not worn by elderly women; 18 cm diameter; a metal cross ('nchili') is hung from it just above the nose.Currently the beads used for necklaces, belts, head ornaments, earrings, bracelets, etc. are heavy plastic imported from Czech Republic.

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