DepartmentAfrica

ligabi

NameChild's Apron

CultureNdzundza Ndebele

Dateca. 1970

Place madeZIMBABWE OR TRANSVAAL, SOUTH AFRICA, AFRICA

MediumGlass beads, cotton

Dimensions4 3/4 × 5 11/16 in. (12 × 14.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Rosina Lee Yue, A.1996.34.6

Object numberA.1996.34.6

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionBeaded rectangle, white, blue, green, black stripes and chevron designs. 2 short straps in back for hanging. Cord fringe with white beads at ends.

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