Beaded Belt
Datec. 1950-1980
(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
Place madeZaire, Africa
MediumRaffia palm, cowrie shells, glass beads
Dimensions48 × 3 in. (121.9202 × 7.62 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.191
Object numberA.1995.93.191
DescriptionBelt is decorated with cowry shells and glass beads in various symmetrical arrangements. Has a specially designed center with a special beaded knot. The beaded area has checkerboard and striped designs. Has a woven raffia base; colors are white, blue, green, and raffia.On View
Not on viewCollections
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
Early 20th century
20th century
20th century
c.1940
ca. 1960
ca. 1960
ca. 1980
mid 20th century