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BeltK5.96

Three green beaded rolls with a beaded geometric patterned flap consisting of a blue x-shape with two red diagonal lines, both of which have triangles outlined by black on a white background. The flap is bordered by red beads with some blue along the inner bottom. Three pink beaded rolls with a full fringe of red, white, and blue beads. The three green beaded rolls and the three pink beaded rolls are attached by three open work beaded bands and brass buttons on each side. Sections of beaded, rolled fabric.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass, fibre and brass metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.95

Long piece of rolled fabric covered with alternating sections of white and pink beads separated by black bands. No fasteners at ends.

Culture
Nguni
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.94

Band of braided and flat coiled plant fibre, fully beaded on the exterior. Geometric design of beads in green 'H' and 'U' like shapes, separated by vertical bands of blue and red on a white background. Brass buttons between the beaded strips, and skin ties.

Culture
Zulu ?
Material
glass, brass metal, skin and plant fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.93

Braided grass band with one side embellished with open work beading in white, red, and green. Thin twisted strand of grass is attached to the headband and from it hangs blue, white, and red beading. Two white beads are attached to the tip of each end of the thin strand.

Culture
Zulu
Material
grass and glass
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.90

Open work band of white, blue, and red beads that connects to a full brown fibre fringe that is trimmed with red beads. There is a loop at one end of the white band and a metal bead at the other end that fit together to secure the belt.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass, fibre and brass metal
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.86

Braided and flat coiled grass band beaded on the exterior. Beaded design in rows of white, blue, and red. Two bands of six brass buttons. Another brass button is at either end. Twisted cord ties with yellow and blue bead ends.

Culture
Zulu
Material
grass, brass metal, fibre and glass
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.85

Twisted and flat coiled band beaded on the exterior. Black and red simple geometric design on a white background. White, red, and blue beaded fringes at either end each tipped with a brass bell.

Culture
Zulu
Material
grass, fibre, brass metal and glass
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltA3836

Dance belt with two carvings in the shape of the heads of the sisiutl. Connected at the neck by a piece of rope with cedar bark wound around it. Traces of red, blue, and black paint.

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
paint, cedar bark, fibre and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltA2.224

Thin, hide belt with a row of small fish ear bones (otoliths) sewn down the centre, flanked on both sides by rows of red and white beads. Tusk hook and eye closure.

Culture
Inuit
Material
rawhide skin, glass, fibre, walrus tusk and fish bone
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BeltK5.155

Beads strung on string and wound around a rolled fabric tube. Beading consists of alternating sections of black and pink beads that are separated by smaller black and white striped sections. Fibre tassels are attached to both ends of the belt.

Culture
Zulu
Material
glass and fibre
Made in
South Africa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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