DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Apron, beaded

NameApron

DateEarly 20th century

Place madePapua Province, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumGlass beads, cotton and/or pineapple fiber twine

DimensionsOverall: 26 x 19 x 2 in. (66.04 x 48.26 x 5.08 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2008.74.384.

Object numberFA.2008.74.384

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionBeaded apron with multi-colored cross design in the middle and multicolored squares and diamond designs around the center, all done in similar patterns. Along the triangular bottom are sewn pieces of red and white cloth with a longer piece hanging down from the middle point, and two sides.