Pubic Apron Item Number: 705/50 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small, rectangular shaped beaded pubic apron with twisted fibre edging and ties along with beaded fringe on each side with circular metal discs attached at the ends. The design on the apron consists of small red, green, navy and blue beads in a geometric pattern of arrows, rectangles, diamonds and lines on a white background.
History Of Use
Kamba dance apron. Old coins on apron are dated 1955, 1924, 1935 (other one illegible).
Item History
- Made in Kenya
- Owned by Marta Friesen before March 3, 1981
- Received from Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 3, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- Kamba
- Previous Owner
- Marta Friesen
- Received from
- Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kenya
When
- Ownership Date
- before March 3, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on March 3, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0705/0050