Belt of bark, decorated with rectangular metal plates. [El.B 21/3/2007]

Collection type: Object
Description: Belt of bark, decorated with rectangular metal plates. [El.B 21/3/2007]
Geographical reference: Congo, Democratic Republic of
Africa > Central Africa > Congo, Democratic Republic of; Kasai River Kwilu River
Cultural groups: Tetela
Person: Field collector Emil Torday; PRM source Emil Torday
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1909
Date collected: 1907 - 1909
Acquisition information: Donated: 1910
Materials and processes: Material Bark Fibre Plant, Material Metal, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Width: max 80 mm, Diameter: max 255 mm coiled
Object numbers: Accession number: 1910.1.92

Search terms: Clothing, Ornament, Belt, Waist Ornament, Armour

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