Apron

Back Apron

30-49-10

From: Belgian Congo | Aruwimi District

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 30-49-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mangbetu
Provenience Belgian Congo | Aruwimi District
Section African
Materials Fiber | Leaf
Description

Of shredded bast on a foundation of leaves. Worn hung by a cord from the girdle, over a bark-cloth apron. A female figurine of Mangbettu type (30-49-9) wears an apron similar in form to this, but in construction resembling rather 30-49-11 and 12.

Length 26 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Albrecht in memory of son Charles Hahn Albrecht, 1930

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