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Hand‑beaded Maasai ceremonial wedding belt from Kenya featuring white, red, and blue glass beads in traditional geometric patterns. Leather ends show natural aging consistent with mid‑century beadwork.
This exact piece appears on the 1982 appraisal sheet from Trabo Graphic Workshop, Studio City, CA, listed at $500 — confirming authenticity and provenance.Age:
Estimated 1950s–1970s
See pics for dealer appraisal
Condition:
Vintage beadwork with minor age wear. Structurally solid. Some beads are missing due to age
27” X 3”
