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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.

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