A Waiwai or Woro-Komi Woman's Apron Guyana/Northern Brazil, 20th century An extraordinary weaving of small black and brown disk-shaped beads cut from organic matter (possibly a nut) on cotton thread. The design is a positive/negative geometric pattern. Domestic parrot feather tassels at sides and fringe along bottom. A long, twined cotton thread for tying around the waist attached at top ends. In very good condition. Exhibited and Published: From the Spirits: Native Art of the Americas, 1992, George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, Winter Park Florida, catalog by I.S.K. Reeves V, catalog #133 (not illustrated) with detailed description page 95. Length: 18 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved