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Item: #ADR03
Woman’s Belt/Akusan
SOLD (With similar item in stock)
length : 90 cms
Very old and large conus shells, bone beads, small shells, and brass circular closures.
19th century or earlier. Bontoc |
A woman’s belt of very great age, as seen from the condition of
the faded indigo textile. The center portion is a pouch for small valuables,
the closures are the very large and old conus shells (length of the two largest
shells is 1o ½ cm.) A decorative fringe of smaller shells and banana
seeds decorates the mid portion. An important example due to its age.
Price: USD 500.00
