Beaded Belt

NameBelt

CultureKuba people

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)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.190

Object numberA.1995.93.190

Collections

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.