Pendants for Belts Worn by Kuba Kings
Title
Pendants for Belts Worn by Kuba Kings
Identifier
2010.2.16
Subject
African, Oceanic & New World Cultures-Africa
Description
Inverted heart-shaped base with blunt top where hide loop is attached; interlocking diamonds of yellow, green, red; trimmed in cowries; trim of blue and white beads.
Creator
Kuba
Format
clothing; personal artifacts
palm, imported fibers, cowrie beads, trade beads
Overall: 5 1/2" x 5" (14 x 12.7 cm)
Date
early to mid-20th century
Donor
Gift of Ralph ('65) and Barbara Drake ('68) Bresler
Collection
Citation
Kuba, “Pendants for Belts Worn by Kuba Kings,” Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, accessed April 16, 2024, https://miamiuniversityartmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/2335.