Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Woman's Apron (itshogolo)

Maker Ndebele Artist

Dateearly 20th century

Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa

MediumGoatskin, beads

Dimensions27 1/4 x 22 1/2 in. (69.2 x 57.2 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineGift of Caroline Popper

Object number2004.33.1

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionGoatskin leather panel with beaded motifs; large arrow-shaped outline in center panel; bead colors include, with white, pink, turquoise, yellow, black, and green beads; five flaps on bottom of panel; folded over top flap for drawstring, has a row of metal rings (brass) on bottom edge.