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

Young Woman's Apron (isiphephetu)

Maker Ndebele Artist
Datemid-late 20th century
Made/manufacturedSouth Africa, Africa
MediumLeather, beads
Dimensions14 x 17 in. (35.6 x 43.2 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Caroline Popper
Object number2004.33.4
Collections
DescriptionRectangular panel with beaded motifs, with white, black, blue, turquoise, and green beads; 2 large Z motifs in top register of panel, and architectural motifs below.
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
Bridal Apron (itshogolo)
Ndebele Artist
early-mid 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
Married Woman's Apron, Umaphotholo
Ndebele Artist
c. 1960
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Wedding Cape (isikoti)
Kholekile Maxulu
c. 1960
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Beaded Apron
Kirdi Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Beaded Apron
Kirdi Artist
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 Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bride's Apron (mapoto)
Ndebele Artist
1934-1966
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
Bridal cape (isikoti)
Ngwane Artist
mid 20th century, c. 1960s
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Married Woman's Apron (isephepehtu)
Ndebele Artist
mid 20th century

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