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Belts of braided fibre, for married women ("mweko")
Belts of braided fibre, for married women ("mweko")
Object Number 39-39-50/4064.6
Display Title Belts of braided fibre, for married women ("mweko")
Descriptions
Object Description Belts of braided fibre, for married women ("mweko")
Inventory Description Belt, braided fiber rope
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Banyaruanda
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Uganda, Southwest: Kigezi District: Nyakabande; Lake Mutanda, near
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 7.5 x 7 cm (10 13/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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