GROUP OF ELEVEN AFRICAN BEADED BELTS, KUBA, CONGO (KINSHASA),20th century. Comprising ten of similar design with small glass trade beads and cowries on a raffia base, about 38 in. L., and another of different design, 68 in. L.; together with an animal fur sash decorated with cowries - 65 in. x 3 in. Estimate $200-400
PROVENANCE: The property of the Estate of King Bope Mabintshi Maa Mbeek, dem. rep. of Kuba.
REFERENCE: For a similar belt see Joseph Cornet, "Art Royal Kuba", ill. p. 203.