Apron

Worn by a young girl as clothing and for symbolic protection.

Collector note: 'Usually these are intended to provide some protection against illness or bring good luck to the child's future.'

A half-moon-shaped leather piece with thin strips of hide on both ends. The outer edge has beadwork of inward pointing green, blue, and red triangles on a white background. The upper centre has two loops of multi-coloured beads as pendants.