DepartmentAfrica

Ijogolo (bride's apron)

NameBride's apron

CultureNdzundza Ndebele

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)

Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1982.30.595

Object numberA.1982.30.595

Collections

Africa.

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.