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.

    Current Owner/Responsible Custodian
    Description
    Technique Types
    Measurement Type Unit Value
    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