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Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons Wall Sculpture From South Africa, Set of 4

$4,495per set

£3,393.44per set

€3,948.56per set

CA$6,344per set

A$6,363.97per set

CHF 3,716.48per set

MX$77,483.18per set

NOK 42,675.78per set

SEK 43,949.43per set

DKK 29,514.55per set

About the Item

Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in awesome condition. We have not detected any loose beads. The canvas does have staining mostly on the back, but there is some canvas showing on the fronts as well. Please see photos. We have priced these as a set of four, however, we will consider selling separately, circa 20th century. Oh, my goodness! I love these gorgeous Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They will make the most awesome wall decor! These are each beaded on canvas and not hide so dates them to later rather than earlier in the 20th century as does their color combinations. But when they are this beautifully done, I’m not sure their age matters. They are a fabulous piece of art no matter the timeframe. The bead colors range from light sky blue to deep cobalt blue with bright grass green, orange, black, white, and tan thrown in. They are breathtakingly intricate and beautiful, and their abstract designs are incredible. We have priced these as a set of four but will consider selling them individually. In general, the intricately beaded and colorful Mapoto beaded aprons are typically made and worn by women for ceremonial occasions. In some information I read the Mapoto is meant for a newlywed and the colors and patterns denote the joining of families with the two bottom flaps representing the two homes joining while the beaded fringe is the desire and hope for children. I can imagine these treasures hanging in a single line either horizontally or vertically. Or, maybe rather squared with two above two. How many ways can you imagine them displayed? You need to make them yours! Apron sizes: • Apron A (mostly black and cobalt) 18.5 H x 15.25 W x .75 D inches 2 pounds • Apron B (with orange accent) 20.5 H x 14.5 W x .75 D inches 2 pounds • Apron C (light blue and black with green) 20 H x 15 W x .75 D inches 2 pounds • Apron D (medium blue and black with green in tan) 18.5 H x 16 W x .5 D inches 2 pounds Boxed size: • Height 8 inches • Width 20 inches • Depth 24 inches • Weight 13 pounds.

Dimensions:
Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Tribal (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Beads,Canvas
Place of Origin:
South Africa
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In awesome condition. We have not detected any loose beads. The canvas does have staining mostly on the back, but there is some canvas showing on the fronts as well. Please see photos.
Seller Location:
Topeka, KS
Reference Number:
Seller: BOY-DEC-2101stDibs: LU1873316841412

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