Lipotho (married woman's apron)

NameApron

CultureNdzundza Ndebele

Dateca. 1935

Place madeTransvaal, South Africa, Africa

Mediumglass beads, goatskin

DimensionsOverall: 22 3/8 x 20 in. (57 x 51 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1982.30.542

Object numberA.1982.30.542

Collections

Multiple Visions: A Common Bond

DescriptionBeaded - lazy stitch on leather. Stripes of white beads, and geometric designs in blue, green, bronze. Cutout in center of bottom has fringe with beads, and a loomed bead flap over it. Top of apron is plain leather with beaded roll. Thongs for tying.