NDEBELE JOCOLO APRON 10

               

 


Photographs © Tim Hamill

NDEBELE
JOCOLO APRON 10
So. Africa
19.75" high x 19.25" wide
$800

This piece is authentic, of medium age, on leather, in excellent condition.

This beaded garment, made by and worn by women, was for ceremonial occasions. It defined one's status, progressing from girlhood to womanhood. The Jocolo, with it's five fingers, was reserved for married women.

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