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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bride's Apron (mapoto)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bride's Apron (mapoto)

Maker Ndebele Artist
Date1934-1966
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumBeads, fabric, leather
Dimensions22 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (57.2 x 51.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineMuseum Collection, University Gallery purchase
Object numberT-79-2
Collections
DescriptionRectangular leather work with white, blue, green, red, and black beads in various geometrical patterns.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bridal Apron (itshogolo)
Ndebele Artist
early-mid 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Unmarried woman's apron (isiphephetu)
Ndebele Artist
mid-late 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Young Woman's Apron (isiphephetu)
Ndebele Artist
mid-late 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Married Woman's Apron (umaphotholo)
Ndebele Artist
mid 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Married Woman's Apron (isephepehtu)
Ndebele Artist
mid 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Married Woman's Apron, Umaphotholo
Ndebele Artist
c. 1960
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Man's Wedding Apron (ibeshu)
Zulu Artist
c. 1940
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Bride's Apron (pepetu)
Ndebele Artist
early 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Woman's Apron (itshogolo)
Ndebele Artist
early 20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Apron
Yei Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Gala Blanket (Nguba)
Ndebele Artist
c. 1960
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Beaded Earflap
Maasai Artist
20th century

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