
Woman's Apron
<p>Short aprons are important to the history of women's dress in many parts of Africa. Although rarely worn today outside of ceremonial contexts, aprons such as this were considered appropriate coverings well into the mid-20th century. At their most sophisticated such aprons demonstrate a range of abstract compositions and explore variations in geometry, color, and texture. This apron featrues shifting diagonal lines arranged in upper and lower registers that contrast cool and warm colors.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 1925
- Dimensions
- 30.5 × 54.7 × 1.3 cm (12 × 21 1/2 × 1/2 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Grasslands
Artist

Textile
Possibly Bourrah or Mokoko region, northern Cameroon
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1925 · Cotton thread, glass beads, and cowrie shells
Record
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- Grasslands
- Year
- 1925
- Dimensions
- 30.5 × 54.7 × 1.3 cm (12 × 21 1/2 × 1/2 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1925-139897
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified





