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Belt
Belt
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Belt

Artist Kuba Artist
Date20th century
Place of originDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumRaffia, natural dyes, cowrie shells, glass beads
Dimensions5 1/2 in. x 5 ft. 4 3/4 in. (14 x 164.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number2003.40.7
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