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Dancing apron, of sheepskin, cut and decorated with painted patterns and leather
Dancing apron, of sheepskin, cut and decorated with painted patterns and leather
Object Number 976-31-50/11969
Display Title Dancing apron, of sheepskin, cut and decorated with painted patterns and leather
Descriptions
Object Description Dancing apron, of sheepskin, cut and decorated with painted patterns and leather fringes. Length: 142 cm
Inventory Description Apron, pigmented leather, 3 dangling strips, fringe and braided edging, hole
Classification
  • Apron
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms North Africa?; Arigass?
Materials Leather, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 113 x 64 x 1.2 cm (44 1/2 x 25 3/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-31-50/11969

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