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Aprons (main garments)

Scope note

Short or long main garments consisting of panels or shields made of hides, skins, cloth, or woven fibers suspended from or near the waist with attached strings or cords; often decorated and usually indicating age or marital status. May cover the front or the back of the body; worn by women and girls in Africa.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000258453

Narrower Terms used

egbe

Equivalent Terms used

apron (main garment)

Created

13yrs ago

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