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Trio of Early 20th Century South African Xhosa Beaded Aprons Tribal Art
$1,362.55per set
£995per set
€1,166.33per set
CA$1,876.34per set
A$2,042.34per set
CHF 1,082.16per set
MX$24,562.27per set
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About the Item
Of Ethnographical interest, a trio of tribal beaded girls initiation apron from South Africa, likely from the Xhosa people who traditionally lived in the province of Eastern Cape.
Housed of purpose made ebonised steel display stands, age related discolouration and oxidation to metal elements
Early 20th in age
Red example 26cm in height, 20cm in width, 8cm depth @ stand
White larger example, 24cm in height, 39cm in width, 6.5cm depth @ stand
White smaller example, 17.5cm in height, 31cm in width, 5cm in depth @stans
- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lowestoft, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612144910032
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