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The belt. Khanty

Title:

The belt

Ethnic groups:

Khanty

Territory:

Khanty-Mansiysk National District, Berezovo district, village

Date:

1950s

Collectors-person:
Popova M.S.
Rubrics:

Costume

Material:

Leather; wood; cloth: cotton; metal; animal derived materials: tooth

Number:

РЭМ 7358-20/2

Annotation:

The belt was a most important component of the traditional men’s costume, and formed part of everyday, hunting, and festive (wedding or funeral) clothing. Leather belts of the Nenets, Khanty, and Mansi were decorated with metal buttons and with openwork metal or ivory plates. Suspended from the belt on chains were a knife in a sheath, a small bag with a whetstone, and a bear tusk which served as an amulet. Attached to this belt as amulets are also elk teeth. Abstract by I.A. Karapetova

Albums:
Arctic. Nomadic life rhythms
Rus:
Пояс. Ханты