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DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Amaphotho

NameWoman's ceremonial apron
CultureNdebele people
Date20th century
Place madeTransvaal region, South Africa, Africa
MediumGlass beads, leather (oiled goatskin)
Dimensions21 1/2 × 25 1/2 in. (54.6101 × 64.7701 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.94
Object numberA.1995.93.94
DescriptionGeometric deisgns on a beaded leather apron. An everyday apron for a married woman called an amaphotho. Colors are white, blue, red, black; made of glass beads and oiled leather.
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