Vintage Cowrie Shell and Seed Belt from Papua
$78.00
The cowrie shells and seeds were braided to create this belt.
The braid itself is made of plant-dyed cotton string, and the shells were once used as currency, or sometimes as part of a bride’s dowry.
This belt was made with motifs and processes that have been unchanged for a long time in this region.
The middle part is approx 48cm + 60cm of ties