Belt Item Number: 3314/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Heavy white, multi-stranded, beaded belt. Worn by women. Belt secured in front; secured with braided fabric on either side of the belt. Fabric is white with dark green, light green and beige stripes. One sky blue-coloured bead is in a strand, towards centre of belt. A single black-coloured and a single yellow-coloured bead in a strand, close together, towards right side of belt. A single dark blue-coloured bead in a strand towards right side of belt.

History Of Use

A traditional everyday clothing item for Shipibo women.