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Shell money belt

Artist MELANESIA/INDONESIA

MediumMixed media

ClassificationsExchange Media

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.38

Descriptionbelt worn around waist. the shells represent currency. the brown and white cowry shells are stitched through the ridges into the fiber of the belt. some red color is present in the center focal point of the belt in 4 triangular patterns. the two sides have some twine wrapped around them that was most likely utilized for tying the belt around oneself. the back is all brown netting and plant fiber.

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