DepartmentAfrica

Woman's front apron

NameWoman's Front Apron

CultureHambukushu / Mbukushu

DateEarly - Mid 20th century

Place madeBotswana, Africa

Place madeAngola, Africa

MediumGlass beads, leather, sinew

DimensionsOverall: 16 15/16 x 15 9/16 in. (43 x 39.5 cm)

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.