Zulu. Apron, late 19th or early 20th century. Glass beads, cowrie shells, leather, 42 1/2 x 15 in. (108 x 38.1 cm). Gift of Irving Mead, 42.302.35. Creative Commons-BY.

Apron

late 19th or early 20th century

Zulu

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Zulu
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Glass beads, cowrie shells, leather
Medium: glass, beads, cowrie, shells, leather
Locations: Place made: South Africa
Dimensions: 42 1/2 x 15 in. (108 x 38.1 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 42.302.35

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Apron

Zulu

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