Ndebele beaded apron, OLD African Beadwork Start Price USD 1,250.00 Current Price USD 1,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, September 21, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Ndebele beaded apron, OLD African Beadwork' Description Ndebele Beaded Apron, OLD African BeadworkType of Object: Beaded AppronEthnic Group: Ndebele Country of Origin: South AfricaMaterials: Cotton canvas fabric, glass beads, leather.Approximate Age: Early to Mid 20th centuryDimensions: Dimensions are 20 inches by 25 inches.Overall Condition: GoodDamage, Repair: None Additional Information: A superb and old piece, in very good condition, showing clear evidence of wear, this beaded apron is a work from the Ndebele. The Ndebele of South Africa are superb beadworkers. The women used to wear brass rings around their neck and legs. A few still do, but most now have gold plastic replicas with velcro, worn on ceremonial occasions. They wear aprons which are heavily beaded with glass beads, in geometric designs similar to those used to paint their houses. This is a married woman's apron, distinguished by the strings of leather ending in beadwork in the bottom center. They wear beaded blankets like large shawls, and beadwork on their arms, ankles, and heads. Recommended Reading: For similar examples and much more information, see Courtney-Clarke's NDEBELE.**W1699** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!