A pair of Ndebele Mapotos Beaded Aprons

This lot contains two antique examples of Mapotos, which are rectangular leather aprons worn by Ndebele women to indicate their marriage status. Such elaborate apron panels are worn primarily for cere

A large hand beaded textile panel primarily decorated with architecture and geometric designs on white background, glass beads sewn on too heavy canvas backing, with flaps at top to hold ties. Apron p

African Ndebele beaded wedding aprons, 19th/20th c., South Africa, (2) pieces, glass beads on animal hide, smaller: 18"h x 15.5"w, larger: 23"h x 20"w

African Ndebele Beaded Leather Apron (Mapoto). Worn by married women on special occasions.   Dimensions: 16" x 15" and 21" x 19". 

African tribal beaded apron. The apron measures 15 inches tall by 17 inches wide. African Ndebele Mapoto Apron. Mapoto is traditionally made and worn by a Ndebele Tribal woman in South Africa during h

(7) African textiles, incl. Kuba & Ndebele, 20th c., incl. (5) Kuba cloths, approx. 303"l x 28"w (largest), 23"l x 17.5"w (smallest), and (2) South African Ndebele beaded wedding aprons, 21"h x 21.5"w

South African Ndebele Woman's Beaded Apron Ijogolo. Glass beads, cloth, hide with five pendant panels, typically worn after the woman's first child. Size: 1'10'' x 1'6'' (56 x 46 cm). Together with a

South Africa, Limpopo and Mpumalanga region, Ndebele people, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-beaded leather hide known as a jocolo or bride apron, with 5 petal shaped panels along the lowe

Ndebele Tribe Cache-Sexe beaded apron with intricate designs, metal details, and leather fringe, set on plastic mount; overall good condition; 23" x 19 1/4" (approx.)Provenance:Private Los Angeles, CA

Ndebele Tribe Cache-Sexe beaded apron set on plastic mount; overall good condition; 24 7/8" x 19 1/2" (approx.)Provenance:Private Los Angeles, CA collection

Handmade Tongan heavy beaded wedding "apron" Ndebele beaded on cloth. 25.5"x14" FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

Ndebele Tribe Beaded Wedding Apron, mounted on sheeps skin and canvas with hundreds of beautiful beads throughout. Mounted on a plexiglass mount. Size 20'' L x 17 1/4'' W. Condition, overall good cond

African Ndebele Jocolo Beaded Leather Apron Or Skirt. Approximately 26.5 x 22.875 in.

2 Ndebele Married Woman's Beaded Ijogolo Aprons, South Africa. Glass beads, cloth, hide; one by Esther Mahlangu with five pendant panels. Size: 1) 25'' x 19'', (64 x 48 cm); 2) 14'' x 17'', (36 x 43 c

2 Ndebele Married Woman's Beaded Ijogolo Aprons, South Africa. Glass beads, cloth, hide with five pendant panels. Size: 27'' x 18'', (69 x 46 cm); 2) 25'' x 22'', (64 x 56 cm). Property from the Jim a

African Ndebele Jocolo Beaded Leather Beaded Apron. Approximately 23 x 19.75 in.

African Ndebele Jocolo Beaded Leather Beaded Apron. Approximately 19.75 x 17.5 in.

A Ndebele Tribe Beaded Jocolu Leather Apron, 20th Century. H: 18 1/4 W: 14

South Africa, with leather band and fringing (3)

Ndebele Tribe Cache-Sexe leather apron with beaded details; overall good condition; 23 1/2" x 17 1/2" (approx.)Provenance:Private Los Angeles, CA collection

A Ndebele Tribe Beaded Jocolu Leather Apron, 20th Century. H: 23 1/4 W: 18 1/4 Collection of Rhoda Levenson. Purchased by Ann and Norman Roulet from the above. Proceeds to benefit the Cleveland Instit

4 Vintage African Textiles, including 2 stretcher mounted raffia textiles, and a framed pair of beaded sex cache/aprons. Size:1) 27'' x 16'' x '' (69 x 41 x cm); 2) 27'' x 16'' x '' (69 x 41 x cm).

Ndebele tshogholo beaded and leather apron, region; South Africa, some wear from use. 22" x 22" mid1900's

Ca. second half 20thC. Excellent condition, no missing beads. Currently professionally mounted and framed appropriately for a piece of fine African tribal art.