Ndebele South African tribe Beaded Wedding aprons

Two (2) Beautiful African artwork Ndebele tribe married womans aprons. (2) two different aprons professionally framed, although they need to be re-pinned. Size of frames 27” across by 32 long. Purchased at Auction but have to let them go. has signs of being worn. Stunning beaded artwork. Should be in a museum. Quality! Let me know if you have any interest. $350 takes both aprons. One alone sells for over 400. Here is some background…. NDEBELE BRIDAL APRON: Known as an ijogolo, a bridal apron is worn by Ndebele women. A groom’s family traditionally gave the bride a plain leather or canvas apron with five flaps. The woman embroidered that apron, creating bold geometric designs with imported glass beads. She wore this apron on important ceremonial occasions to signify her married status. The multiple panels, referred to as “calves,” symbolize the future children the woman will bear.

Condition

Used (normal wear)