Dance Belt - Krahô Indians, State Of Tocotins, Northern Brazil - Circa 1940
DANCE BELT
Krahô Indians, Tocotins State, Northern Brazil.
Circa 1940
Plant fibres and seeds
Length (folded): 32 cm; Height: 4.5 cm
Waist circumference: 65 cm
Worn by children, this dance belt is made of very finely woven plant fibres and features two tassels of small seed beads with larger, round seed pendants forming bells.
Provenance:
- Former collection of Silvana and Walter Costas, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Former private collection, Rio de Janeiro.
- Former American private collection.
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Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Krahô Indians, Tocotins State, Northern Brazil.
Circa 1940
Plant fibres and seeds
Length (folded): 32 cm; Height: 4.5 cm
Waist circumference: 65 cm
Worn by children, this dance belt is made of very finely woven plant fibres and features two tassels of small seed beads with larger, round seed pendants forming bells.
Provenance:
- Former collection of Silvana and Walter Costas, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Former private collection, Rio de Janeiro.
- Former American private collection.
7102
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
580 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1774988
Availability: In stock
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