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1964.10.087.2

Apron, part of a dance costume. The apron is made from the skin of a goat. This apron is worn with the goat skin bag 1965.10.087 .1 [1964.10.087 .a] [SB [OPS Move] 14/6/2017]

1964.10.087.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Apron, part of a dance costume. The apron is made from the skin of a goat. This apron is worn with the goat skin bag 1965.10.087 .1 [1964.10.087 .a] [SB [OPS Move] 14/6/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Plateau State Jos
Cultural groups
Mwaghavul
Person
Field collector Andrew Baring
PRM source Andrew Baring
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1963
Date collected
1960 - 1963
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1964
Materials and processes
Material Goat Skin Animal, Process Dried
Dimensions
Length: max 662 mm, Width: max 786 mm, Depth: max 56 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.10.087.2 Other PRM accession number: 1964.10.087b

Search terms: Dance, Ritual and Ceremonial, Status, Ornament, Clothing, Dance Accessory, Ceremonial Object, Apron, Waist Ornament, Groin-cover