Online November Auction (Sale #271)

African Beaded Apron

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Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $600

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Description

African Beaded Apron

20th century apron called ‘ijogolo’ worn by married women of the Ndebele peoples, South Africa, consisting of leather, beads and thread; mounted to linen on board in an acrylic frame; from the John Hancock Residences, Apartment 8904, Chicago, Illinois; Gordon Wildermuth, partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Condition: Very Good, small losses of beads, particularly at panel edges; overall light wear consistent with normal use; not examined out of the frame

Height: 27 inches, Width: 21 inches

Frame Size: 36 1/2 inches by 27 inches

Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic

Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for a quote as the cost may vary greatly.

Approximate Sale Time: 10:58 am CST

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Condition: Very Good, small losses of beads, particularly at panel edges; overall light wear consistent with normal use; not examined out of the frame

Dimensions: 27 x 21 in