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BEAUTIFUL BEADED JOCOLO
EARLY TO MID 20TH CENTURY
DIMENSIONS
About 23\" x 15\"
DESCRIPTION
Gorgeous South African Ndebele jocolo, a traditional beaded ceremonial apron worn by the women of the Ndebele people, an Nguni-speaking group, principally of South Africa. Richly beaded skirt-like panel, made with tiny glass beads sewn onto a goatskin backing. The five beaded \"finger\" panels have symbolic significance. A jocolois a ceremonial garment, typically worn by a married woman, especially after she has born children. It is a piece of formal attire, not meant for everyday wear.
CONDITION
Overall very good. All beadwork intact and well preserved. The hide backing shows age related wear, and some tiny holes in the upper apron, probably where a drawstring was attached, and some sewn patches in the upper apron (all visible in the images). A RARE AND UNUSUAL AFRICAN TRIBAL APRON
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