"Women's Raffia Belt, Mongo Nkundo - Dr Congo"
This stunning belt of intricately braided and twisted raffia was intended to be worn low on the hips so that the tassel, placed at the top of the buttocks, wobbled provocatively as the wearer walked.
Dating from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century
Length 97 cm, Width 9.5 cm