Apron Item Number: Aa112 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A half-moon-shaped leather piece with thin strips of hide on both ends. The outer edge has beadwork of inward pointing green, blue, and red triangles on a white background. The upper centre has two loops of multi-coloured beads as pendants.
History Of Use
Worn by a young girl as clothing and for symbolic protection.
Narrative
Collector note: 'Usually these are intended to provide some protection against illness or bring good luck to the child's future.'
Item History
- Made in Okavango Swamps, Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ? or Yeyi ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Okavango Swamps, Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork; textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0287/0087