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Full Citation |
Material Information |
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Title: |
Belt (mukody mu-ikup lakiing) |
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Physical Description: |
glass beads, cowrie shells 2 1/2 x 52 3/4 in. (6.4 x 134 cm) |
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Creator: |
Kuba People , 20th Century |
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Donor: |
McGalliard, Rod ( donor ) |
Subjects |
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Subject: |
Exhibition -- Between the Beads: Reading African Beadwork |
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Spatial Coverage: |
Africa -- Democratic Republic of Congo |
Notes |
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Abstract: |
Narrow belts with beaded knots are usually worn by women. The laborious process of making the bead-covered knot is a challenge to the beadworker’s skill. It is adorned with rows of cowries, which formerly served as currency, as a sign of both wealth and beauty. The glass beads, imported from Europe, were also favorite embellishments that call attention to the wearer’s wealth and prestige. |
Record Information |
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Bibliographic ID: |
UF00083062 |
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Volume ID: |
VID00001 |
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Source Institution: |
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art |
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Holding Location: |
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art |
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Rights Management: |
All rights reserved by the source institution and holding location. |
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Resource Identifier: |
2003.40.2 |
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