Männergürtel
As a wasp waist was considered the ideal of beauty for men, the belt made of split rattan was lashed together with all their strength. An old man, who still wears such a belt today, said that it was a gesture of courage and determination before going into battle.
As a wasp waist was considered the ideal of beauty for men, the belt made of split rattan was lashed together with all their strength. An old man, who still wears such a belt today, said that it was a gesture of courage and determination before going into battle.
Collector:
Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf (1909 Wien - 1995 London) DNB
Object Name
Männergürtel
Culture
Nagaland / Konyak
Material/technology:
cane
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Invs.
126386
