DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Married woman's skirt
NameSkirt
Maker
Mary Padar Kuojok Athac
(Sudanese)
CultureLatuka
Dateca. 2012
Place madeEastern Equatoria State, South Sudan, Africa
MediumGlass beads, thread
Dimensions8 7/16 × 32 11/16 × 9/16 in. (21.5 × 83 × 1.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2012.47.1
Object numberFA.2012.47.1
DescriptionBeaded skirt with strands of white beads attached to the waistband. The ends of the bead strands near the waistband are of various colors: blue, gold, yellow, black, green, and orange. A braid made of white strings is attached to each end of the waistband.ca. 1950
ca. 1800
Early -mid 20th century
1930-1939
20th century