General
    General
    Object Auto ID
    23805
    Alternate Codes
    objectautoid_sahrisv1_30060
    Common Name
    back apron
    Local Name
    isithimba
    Quantity
    1.00
    Object Description

    Oval of leather with the top flapped over to cover the lower section about 1/4 of its length. The upper edge is a thick roll (possibly padded with plant fibre) which is covered with beadwork. Beneath this, on the flap, 3 panels of beading is stitched into the leather. Patterns are geometric. Two long thongs of leather are attached to the top sides for fastening.

    Description
    Technique Types
    Measurement Type Unit Value
    Dimension Comments
    69,2 x 77,5 x 5
    History
    Object Age Comment
    mid 20th century
    Cultural Association
    Collector
    Collector Comment
    Jonathan Lowen
    Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
    Site Association
    x y z
    Media