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Woman's back belt
Woman's back belt
Woman's back belt

Woman's back belt

Dateca. 1950
Place madeOkavango Delta, Botswana, Africa
Mediumglass beads, leather, ostrich shell beads
DimensionsOverall: 16 9/16 x 25 3/16 in. (42 x 64 cm)

ClassificationsClothing, Accessories and Jewelry
Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection
Object numberA.1982.30.584
DescriptionBeadwork. Three panels with black and white beads in geometric designs separated by strands of white beads and ostrich shell disks. Fringe on central panel. Waistband of same beads in triangles. Thong for tying.
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