Beaded Belt

NameBelt

CultureKuba people

Datec. 1950-1980

Place madeZaire, Africa

Place collectedDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

MediumRaffia palm, cowrie shells, glass beads

Dimensions54 × 3 1/8 in. (137.16 × 7.9375 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.194

Object numberA.1995.93.194

Collections

DescriptionBelt is decorated with cowry shells and glass beads in various symmetrical arrangements. Has a specially designed center with a beaded area. The beaded area has concentric circle designs. Has a woven raffia base; colors are white, blue and raffia.