Belt

MOA: University of British Columbia

3080/54

Narrow navel belt with vertical embroidery on ends. Ends feature section of applique with narrow multicolour stripes between thick coloured sections. Applique shells are attached to beaded tassels. Ends of belt are fringed.


  • Type of Item belt
  • Culture Akha
  • Material cotton fibre, plastic, cowrie shell
  • Measurements height 179.0 cm, width 5.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Ronald Klein
  • Received from Ronald Klein

  • Made in Muang Sing

  • Collection Date during 1997
  • Ownership Date before September 13, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on September 13, 2014

  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3080/0054