DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Unmarried woman's apron

NameUnmarried woman's apron

CultureTurkana

Date20th century

Place madeKenya, Africa

MediumGazelle or goat hide, glass beads

DimensionsOverall: 38 11/16 x 11 7/16 in. (98.3 x 29 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle, Museum of International Folk Art, A.2011.20.39

Object numberA.2011.20.39

Collections

Africa.

DescriptionLong, narrow leather apron, beaded with large red, white and blue beads in divided strips which edge the apron and continue along the strap ties. A red and white upside down beaded U form is located at the bottom center, with another beaded, divided strip running slightly more than half-way up the apron center above the U. Flanking the U are vertical, divided strips about 3" long.