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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bridal Apron (itshogolo)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bridal Apron (itshogolo)

Maker Ndebele Artist
Dateearly-mid 20th century
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumLeather, beads
Dimensions23 x 22 in. (58.4 x 55.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Caroline Popper
Object number2004.33.2
Collections
DescriptionLeather panel with solid beaded motifs, dark on white background (possibly a house motif) with white lavender, red, black, yellow, blue, light blue, and green beads; five flaps on bottom of panel; has house or other architectural motif in center of panel; folded over top flap for drawstring belt.
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