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Ijogolo (bride's apron)
Ijogolo (bride's apron)
Ijogolo (bride's apron)

Ijogolo (bride's apron)

Dateca. 1970
Place madeTransvaal region, South Africa, Africa
Mediumglass, goatskin, cotton thread
DimensionsOverall: 23 13/16 x 16 9/16 in. (60.5 x 42 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Outerwear
Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1982.30.595
Object numberA.1982.30.595
DescriptionBeaded. Rectangle of leather with deep scallops at bottom. Solidly covered with beading in lazy stitch. House (?) and geometric designs in various colors. Top plain with roll bound in center with beads. Thongs for tying. Whole piece faced with canvas.
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