Bororo Belt – Wodaabe Niger

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The Bororo (also known as Wodaabe) They are a nomadic tribe between the Sahara desert and the Sahel. The borders place their main location in Niger.
For the Wodaabe (hombres y mujeres) beauty is very important and for this both their hairstyles, makeup and decorations are very elaborate.
This belt is beautifully adorned with small aluminum hoops, abalorios y cauris (conchas) all hand-sewn to a strong strip of well-tanned leather 95cm long and 5cm wide. The belt is complemented with straps for closure., 25cm loop each side.

Unique piece

All the information about Wodaabe in Carol Beckwith's book "Nomads of Niger".