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

Dimensions48 × 3 in. (121.9202 × 7.62 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.191

Object numberA.1995.93.191

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

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.