拍品 274
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TWO SOUTHERN AFRICA BEADED APRONS, each with beaded geometric design in predominantly black and blue beads, gilt metal beads about the border, one with old label; a similar panel formed into a pouch; a beaded belt; a beaded necklace; and a brush with beaded handle

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TWO SOUTHERN AFRICA BEADED APRONS, each with beaded geometric design in predominantly black and blue beads, gilt metal beads about the border, one with old label; a similar panel formed into a pouch; a beaded belt; a beaded necklace; and a brush with beaded handle
the longest apron 65cm. long (6)

拍品專文

The label reads:Native Apron, made and worn for native women at dances etc. The apron is suspended in front of their bodies by a girdle tied round the waist and with certain tribes is the only covering to their nakedness at festivities. Property of R Taylor Esq.