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Jocolo or ijogolo (married woman's ceremonial apron), Ndebele artist, Leather, beads, thread, Ndebele peoples — Jocolo or ijogolo (married woman's ceremonial apron)
Ndebele artist
early-mid-20th century

Jocolo or ijogolo (married woman's ceremonial apron), Ndebele artist, Cloth, hide, glass beads, Ndebele peoples — Jocolo or ijogolo (married woman's ceremonial apron)
Ndebele artist
mid- to late 20th century

Mapoto or liphotu (married woman's apron), Ndebele artist, Cloth, glass beads, Ndebele peoples — Mapoto or liphotu (married woman's apron)
Ndebele artist
mid- to late 20th century

Pepetu or isiphephetu (initiated young woman's front apron), Ndebele artist, Cloth, glass beads, Ndebele peoples — Pepetu or isiphephetu (initiated young woman's front apron)
Ndebele artist
mid- to late 20th century

Lighabi (girl's apron), Ndebele artist, Glass beads, hide, Ndebele peoples — Lighabi (girl's apron)
Ndebele artist
mid- to late 20th century

Nguba (women's marriage blanket), Ndebele artist, Wool, glass beads, brass bells, Ndebele peoples — Nguba (women's marriage blanket)
Ndebele artist
early-mid-20th century

Jocolo or ijogolo (married woman's ceremonial apron)

Ndebele artist

mid-20th century

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