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woman's apron (inkciyo)

1940s

Xhosa people

Thembu people

2001.206

Not currently on view

glassbrasscotton {fabric or thread}leather

Artwork Details

Culture
Xhosa people
CultureCreation Date
1940s
Creation Location
South Africa
Creation Location
South Africa
Materials
glass and brass beads, fiber thread, cotton cord, leather, rawhide
Object Types
aprons
Dimensions

7 x 40-1/2 x 1/2 in.

Accession Number
2001.206
Credit Line

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Ansted, Jr. Art Fund

Copyright
No Known Rights Holder
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

(Hlengiwe Dube) of The African Art Centre, Durban South Africa; purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art (2001).



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