Moiya Belt

A woven waist belt, made from eight thin ropes of plated cane fastened with a plaited cotton loop and button at the end. This type of belt was described as a Moiya by Alldridge in 1894. It was said to have been worn by Mandingo boys at Falaba.

Further Information

• Type: Body adornment, jewellery
• Object: Moiya Belt
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Mandingo
• Dimensions: 260mm x 220mm x 24mm
• Production Date: Pre 1894
• Associated Places: Falaba, Tunkia Country
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:R3483/34

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