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Beaded public aprons, beads made of ostrich egg shells, worn by infants, ties ma
Beaded public aprons, beads made of ostrich egg shells, worn by infants, ties ma
Object Number 971-2-50/11564A
Display Title Beaded public aprons, beads made of ostrich egg shells, worn by infants, ties ma
Descriptions
Object Description Beaded public aprons, beads made of ostrich egg shells, worn by infants, ties made of hide. 3 have beaded string decoration. a) 31" x 7" (including tie)
Inventory Description Apron, ostrich shell beads woven with fiber cord, leather belt attached
Classification
  • Apron
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Ostrich eggshell, Vegetable fiber, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 19.2 x 1.1 x 13 cm (7 9/16 x 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-2-50/11564a
Provenance
Collector John Yellen (04/1968-08/1970)

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