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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Married Woman's Apron (umaphotholo)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Married Woman's Apron (umaphotholo)

Artist Ndebele Artist
DateMid 20th century
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumGlass beads, antelope hide, fiber
Dimensions21 x 20 1/4 in. (53.3 x 51.4 cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of William D. and Norma Canelas Roth
Object number2005.47.1
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DescriptionRectangular hide with open area at bottom and fringe with beads on end. White, red, pink, green and blue beadwork; large rectilinear H-configuration patterns in white surmounting bands of white and colored beads
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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