Beaded Belt
Datec. 1950-1980
Place madeZaire, Africa
(not assigned)Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumRaffia palm, cowrie shells, glass beads
Dimensions53 15/16 × 2 9/16 in. (137 × 6.5 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.190
Object numberA.1995.93.190
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, zig zag and striped designs. Has a woven raffia base; colors are white, black, blue, and raffia.On View
Not on view
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
c. 1950-1980
Early 20th century
20th century
20th century
c.1940
ca. 1960
ca. 1960
19th century
ca. 1980
mid 20th century