Beaded Belt
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)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.194
Object numberA.1995.93.194
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.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
ca. 1980
Early to mid-20th century
mid 20th century