
Description
Beaded hide apron with two abstract houses in small white beads with edges of colorful beads. Center bottom panel with beaded fringe. Smaller beads than were used on later generations. Custom sealed humidity controlled frame. Among the Ndebele, after a woman bore a child, she would wear this type of apron with fringes, like this example. https://www.randafricanart.com/Egon_Guenther_Interview.html28-1/8" x 29" frame.
Provenance: Blumberg collection, NYC. Ex. Egon Guenther, Johannesburg collection with COA, acquired at African Image Gallery, Cape Town, 2001.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
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#70534
Provenance: Blumberg collection, NYC. Ex. Egon Guenther, Johannesburg collection with COA, acquired at African Image Gallery, Cape Town, 2001.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions.
#70534
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Ndebele "Mapoto" Apron
Estimate $1,000-$2,000
Starting Price
$500
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Good Bid$550
Strong Bid$600
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DAY 1 Pre-Columbian, Native American, Tribal
Feb 26, 2026 10:00 AM ESTLouisville, CO, United States
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