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Pubic aprons of hide; all embroidered with beads made of ostrich eggshell c) 8"
Pubic aprons of hide; all embroidered with beads made of ostrich eggshell c) 8"
Object Number 971-2-50/11572C
Display Title Pubic aprons of hide; all embroidered with beads made of ostrich eggshell c) 8"
Descriptions
Object Description Pubic aprons of hide; all embroidered with beads made of ostrich egg shell c) 8" x 10" (not inc. tie)
Inventory Description Leather apron, oval, bordered with white shell beads, tied leather strap.
Classification
  • Apron
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ju/'hoansi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Kalahari Desert
Materials Leather, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 72.8 x 24.2 x 0.6 cm (28 11/16 x 9 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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