Akusan, shell belt vd BONTOC, Luzon, Philippines, 2nd half of the 20th century (no 2)

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€ 110,00
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Beautiful object, this tribal belt intended for women of the BONTOC tribe, neighbors of the Ifugao. Large conical shells with various beautiful patterns, a rolled-up ring of brass (a metal alloy) and cotton fabric. Belts like this are only worn by women. A beautiful decorative object too !!

Length: approx. 92 cm, measured on the outside
Weight: 588 grams
Origin: Luzon, Philippines
Date: 2nd half of the 20th century

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