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Description : Karamajong Beaded Leather Apron Uganda Africa Exhibition: ,From a collection of African-made beads and beadwork ,-  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Exhibited , at the South Dakota Art Museum in 2011 Additional Information: This wild beaded apron is made of goatskin or sheepskin decorated with beads on the surface. on the surface, the skin has still its fur. The back is embellished with ochre. Such Aprons are found among several people of Eastern and Southern Africa such as the Karamanjong, Turkana, Maasai, and San. This one was collected in Uganda and could be works of , the Karamajong people, an ethnic group of pastorals. It was sent to me by an art professor in Uganda. , Like their neighbors the Turkana and the Maasai, cattle are their primary wealth. They are very famous for their body ornaments, jewelry, leatherwork and beadwork. The vital role of the materials such as the leather and beads is obvious in Karamajong culture and ornaments. The leather is a material found locally. Beads are imported. This beaded leather apron was probably worn in front of the body by unmarried girls. Such aprons were greatly appreciable for their protective power and are said to ensure fertility and to possess medicinal proprieties. In other words, these materials can heal. When applied on this women Apron, the beads purpose was not only to embellish the apron, but also to protect the wearer and guarantee their motherhood status. Such skirts were used as garments and part of women and young girls dress. Up to date they aprons are still worn by young women during important ceremonies. Recommended Reading:, Marie-Louise Labelle, BEADS OF LIFE. Eastern and Southern African Beadwork from Canadian Collections, 2005, Cultural Studies paper 78, Canadian Museum of Civilization. I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi, PhD.
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