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Skin apron; dyed red; with ties; skin has been peeled off animal in one piece; b
Skin apron; dyed red; with ties; skin has been peeled off animal in one piece; b
Object Number 971-2-50/11562
Display Title Skin apron; dyed red; with ties; skin has been peeled off animal in one piece; b
Descriptions
Object Description Skin apron; dyed red; with ties; skin has been peeled off animal in one piece; bead decoration resembling eyes and nose on front; 30" x 27 1/2" (NOT including skin ties); worn by women.
Inventory Description Apron, fur covered,perforated slits, glass bead decoration
Classification
  • Apron
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Hide, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 89.8 x 42 x 0.6 cm (35 3/8 x 16 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11562

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