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

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.