African Ndebele Beaded Leather Mapoto
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Description
A beaded wedding apron from the Ndebele people.
- Strands of colored glass beads woven onto a leather skirt.
- Mapoto were made and gifted by a bride's inlaws. Full of symbolism, the colors and patterns were often regional intimate references to family and status.
- The lower flaps represent two houses being joined in marriage. The intricate fringe between symbolizes the wish for many children.
Condition Report
Minor nicks and overall patina and soiling to leather consistent with age and use.
Beads are intact.
Product is used.
Dimensions
Textile Type
Clothing
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Textiles & Fabrics
Period - Specific
Mid-Century Modern
Decorative Style
Transitional Style
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Traditional Style
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Eclectic
Region
Country
Century Prefix
Century
Color
Multicolor
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Brown
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Blue
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White
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Black
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Green
Materials
Leather
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Colored Glass
Provenance
Collected in situ by Peace Corps volunteer Peter Nelson ca. 1970
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