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Woman's Apron (Mapoto), early 20th Century
Ndebele people; South Africa
Canvas and bead; 17 5…
Apron (Mapoto)
Woman's Apron (Mapoto), early 20th Century
Ndebele people; South Africa
Canvas and bead; 17 5…
Woman's Apron (Mapoto), early 20th Century Ndebele people; South Africa Canvas and bead; 17 5/8 x 20 in. 99.76.112 Anonymous Gift

Apron (Mapoto)

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-aprons
Dateearly 20th century
Made AtSouth Africa, Africa
MediumCanvas and bead
DimensionsOverall: 17 5/8 x 20 in. (44.8 x 50.8 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number99.76.112
DescriptionNdebele beaded woman's apron "Mapoto" ornamental canvas textile utilizing white, blue, black, green, violet glass beads effecting a design characterized by rectilinear forms and geometrics. Beaded tassles decorated with blue and black beads from a flap at the base of the artifact.
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