Waistbelt

Description

Waistbelt of woven raffia with decoration of cowrie shells and black and white glass beads: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kasai District, early 20th century

Museum reference

V.2017.5.139

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Waistbelt

Production information

Kasai District, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa

Materials

Raffia, Glass, Cowrie shell, Cloth

Physical description

Cowries, beads and cloth

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Waistbelt

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