Sale 7 Lot 172  

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.

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