Apron Item Number: Ab354 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangular beadwork sewn onto a cloth backing. Elaborate beadwork in green, black, white, purple, and blue decorates one side of the ornament. On the bottom edge, there is a thick fibre fringe with white beads on the end. A piece of twisted fibre hangs down from the back of the ornament. A green button is attached to the back of the ornament to the side.
History Of Use
Girl’s apron, called lighabi. A leather or canvas loin apron hung with beaded tassels; replaced by larger versions as the young girl grows towards puberty (Powell: ‘Ndebele: a People and their Art’).
Item History
- Made in South Africa
- Owned by Peter Christie before October 29, 1987
- Received from Peter Christie (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on October 29, 1987
What
Who
- Culture
- Ndebele
- Previous Owner
- Peter Christie
- Received from
- Peter Christie (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- South Africa
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 29, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on October 29, 1987
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork; textiles
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 102
- Accession Number
- 1235/0014