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Upon marriage and on special occasions, the woman wears the <i>itjogolo</i>, an apron with five fingerlike panels that represent the children she would be expected to bear. Beaded by the newly married woman or by female relatives, the apron was traditionally made of animal\n\nskin prepared by the men of the family and decorated with beads provided\n\nby her husband as a display of his wealth. The background of this apron consists of small white beads with a colorful central design. By the mid-\ntwentieth century, Ndebele homes became known for geometric wall paintings that resemble the abstract motifs on this apron. Most aprons were\n\ndecorated with brass beads at the waist, which were often removed before\n\nthe <i>itjogolo </i>was sold due to their value, but the brass beads were retained\n\non this example.\n","remarks":"AFR_31_CLA.pdf - Day 1 installation"}],"datebegin":1930,"sortnumber":"2019   12","published_date":"2026-02-11 14:37:04.014077","objectid":135207,"dimensions":"66 × 56 cm (26 × 22 1/16 in.)","on_view":true}