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Rear apron decorated with beads and red ochre circles, that was worn
by a married woman. Until the 19th century Khoekhoe clothing was made
out of skins from domestic or game animals that had been dressed by
men and, in some places, by women too. A married woman’s clothing
included a cloak, two or three small front aprons, and a large rear
apron that reached down to the knees or calves, as well as a cap and
sometimes sandals. The aprons were often fringed, beaded or decorated
with shells and bead ornaments, and were usually made of buck or goat
skin, and might have some hair left on round the edge as a decoration. Presented by Mr R C Camp.
(SAMAE1333)
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