Woman's front apron
DateEarly - Mid 20th century
Place madeAngola, Africa
Place madeBotswana, Africa
MediumGlass beads, leather, sinew
DimensionsOverall: 16 15/16 x 15 9/16 in. (43 x 39.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Outerwear
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2010.65.1
Object numberFA.2010.65.1
DescriptionBlack and white beaded woman's front apron with a leather band at top. The flat rectangular panel beaded in an asymetrical arrow design, longer at the top than the bottom, and pointing to the proper left. This design created from rows of black and white beads, between which are interlocking black and white beaded triangles. The top "belt" is pierced in several locations near the ends.On View
Not on viewc. 1915
20th century
ca. 1935
1890 - 1900
2008
Early 20th century
20th century
Early to mid-20th century
Early to mid-20th century