Antiques Roadshow

GUEST

I purchased it at a consignment shop in Bronxville, New York about... nine, maybe ten years ago. This one was $125.

APPRAISER

And what do you think it is?

GUEST

I thought that it was an Indian saddle bag, a Native American saddle bag...

APPRAISER

Okay.

GUEST

...or something like that.

APPRAISER

This is actually from Africa.

GUEST

Is it really?

APPRAISER

It's African and it's called jocolo. This jocolo apron is from the Ndebele tribe in South Africa. And it's actually worn by a married woman. It's worn on special ceremonial occasions, and it indicates status. I think this probably dates before 1950. The later ones tend to have a much, much bigger color field. The ones that are earlier have more white. I have sold these in the $400 to $600 range, but I've seen them as high as $1,200.

GUEST

Okay.

APPRAISER

It's a cool piece, thanks for bringing it in.

GUEST

Thank you.