Apron

About this object

History of use

Woman's apron, worn hanging at the back.

Narrative

Collector's Notes: "Rear apron of impala skin sewn with sinew and decorated with trade beads and ostrich egg beads."

Physical description

Light hide apron with a fringe and multicoloured beads. The upper corners extend outwards and have thin hide ties attached on the backside. A darker, fringed piece of hide is sewn down the centre. Amongst the fringe are bunches of multicoloured beads, one in the centre and one on the bottom edge. The bottom edge is scalloped.