Kuba Ceremonial Beaded Belt They are typically found in

They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups

There are surface marks and imperfections consistent with the age and hand made items

Interestingly

Unfortunately a few of the labels have become detached and fallen to the floor of the container

Kuba Ceremonial Beaded Belt They are typically found inAn early example of a Kuba beaded belt from the DRC. There are a few cowries missing as can be seen in the photos. On the reverse you can see that it is stitched with plant fibres onto a rough hessian type backing. This measures 91cm long and 6cm at its widest. Beads and royalty are closely linked in Africa. For centuries, African rulers accumulated valuable, locally made and imported beads. They also controlled their distribution and use. The