DepartmentTextiles-Africa
isiphephethu (maiden's apron)
NameUnmarried woman's apron
CultureNdzundza Ndebele
Dateca. 1970
Place madeTransvaal, South Africa, Africa
Mediumglass beads, canvas
DimensionsOverall (overall, including turnover on edge): 12 11/16 x 15 7/8 in. (32.2 x 40.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1982.30.540
Object numberA.1982.30.540
DescriptionBeadwork. Netted. Black, white, green beads woven in pattern of plane (?) and another object with geometric figures filling open spaces. Light blue border. Lacy edge mounted separately at top.
ca. 1950
Early to mid-20th century
ca. 1950
1930-1939
Artist Not Recorded
20th century
