{"product_id":"zulu-beaded-apron-south-africa-sieber-collection-155174","title":"Zulu Beaded Apron South Africa Sieber Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Zulu beaded apron from South Africa featuring finely executed geometric beadwork in white, red, black, and subtle multicolor accents on a dark textile ground. The lower register displays classic Zulu linear and triangular motifs associated with identity, adornment, and ceremonial dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZulu beadwork has long served as a visual language, with colors and patterns communicating social and cultural meaning. Aprons such as this were worn during ceremonies, dances, and important life events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example shows beautiful age and hand-worked character, with visible wear and repairs consistent with authentic use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Roy Sieber Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoy Sieber has been called the Grandfather of African Art Study. He trained many of the African Art scholars of past generations, including Dr. Daniel Mato, who has been a consultant to Africa Direct for many years. This piece is from the Sophia and Roy Sieber Collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_11hmp_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.necklace_length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_11hmp_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_11hmp_32\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1q6fc_73\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_1q6fc_77\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1q6fc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1q6fc_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous repairs and holes due to age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In): 6.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 23.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 0.13\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 2mm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e155174\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51434998399271,"sku":"155174","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_8702_3be924d4-8e43-482b-9e63-4026f6570dbb.jpg?v=1779806932","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/zulu-beaded-apron-south-africa-sieber-collection-155174","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}