Leather apron of small cylindrical iron beads, with brass beads forming chevron patterns in centre band, and belt band of leather. [MOBB [OPS move] 31/7/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Leather apron of small cylindrical iron beads, with brass beads forming chevron patterns in centre band, and belt band of leather. [MOBB [OPS move] 31/7/2017]
Long description: Leather apron of small cylindrical iron beads, with brass beads forming chevron patterns in centre band, and belt band of leather. The ends of the belt are tassels of plaited leather. The two ends have been knotted together. [MOBB [OPS move] 31/7/2017]
Geographical reference: South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1862
Date collected: By 1862
Acquisition information: Donated: 1884
Materials and processes: Material Brass Metal, Material Iron Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Bead, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Beadwork
Dimensions: Length: max 310 mm apron only, Width: max 180 mm apron only
Object numbers: Accession number: 1884.31.26