BEADED AFRICAN YORUBA

VIBRANT COLOR YORUBA TUNIC WITH SQUIRREL, TURTLE, RHINO, AND LIONS - VERY HEAVY, 84" X 29" PROVENANCE: UPDATED 2023 TERMS FOR PURCHASING AND SHIPPING OF AUCTION ITEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BID

Antique Hand Beaded African Nigerian Yoruba Tribe Large Mens Vest Pictorial brown canvas decorated with minute glass beads forming depictions of birds snakes lizards and other abstract geometric shape

Vintage hand beaded African Yoruba ceremonial/ornamental sash. beading on leather. 28"x3" FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

37.5 Inchesx25 Inches x25 Inches hand beaded with thousands of beads. Shows some signs of age and wear. These chairs take up to three months to make. Traditionally used by nobility.

AFRICAN YORUBA BEADED CHAIR, H 38", W 30", NIGERIAArm chair, with fully beaded front and sides, decorated in mask and animal figure motif. Measures H. 38" x 30" x 25".

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Culture, ca. early to mid-20th century. A spectacular tunic and hat made from cotton cloth and covered with thousands of glass seed beads and shells to form colorful patte

African Yoruba Beaded Headdress, Early-Mid 20th C. Coiled cotton cloth, beads. On stand. Size: 6'' x 10.5'' x 11'' (15 x 27 x 28 cm); Height on stand: 16" (41 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collectio

African white beaded headdress, Yoruba, Nigeria, serves the purpose of a king's crown, conical form with face motif to sides and numerous birds, beads strung along edge forming veil, some loss to bead

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beaded crown (ade) created for a Yoruba oba or king of a classic conical form with a removeable bird finial atop. The

First time at auction… West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Culture, ca. early to mid-20th century. An ornate tunic vest made from cotton cloth and covered with thousands of glass seed beads and cowrie

Antique African Yoruba Beaded Sword and Hilt Covers, Nigeria. European trade beads, cotton, early 20th C. Provenance: James Willis Gallery, San Francisco, CA. Size: 35'' x 9.5'', 89 x 24 cm (object);

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and large leather and burlap bag decorated with hundreds of glass seed beads. The bag was intended for a priest or

African Yoruba Beaded Tunic, Nigeria, 20th C. Possibly used by a theatrical group. Provenance: Private New York Collection. Size: 3'3'' x 1'11'' (99 x 58 cm).

Western Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A sizable and beautiful helmet mask, comprised of several textile swaths sewn together and reinforced along the rim, mea

African Yoruba Beaded Panel. Size: 39.25'' x 29.5'' (100 x 75 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

Fine African Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown, Nigeria, Mid 20th C. Such pieces were reserved for use by Yoruba royalty. Size: 27.75'' x 10'' x 15'' (70 x 25 x 38 cm).

African Yoruba Beaded Headdress. Size: 31.5'' x 13'' x 13'' (80 x 33 x 33 cm).

Nigeria, 1st half 20th century. Conical with polychrome beaded faces on white with bird finial and remnants of fringe. Lined with cloth. Some wear, finial loose. 16"h.

Nigeria, 1st half 20th century. Conical with white beads and cloth and beaded birds. Fringed and lined with cloth. Some wear. 21.5"h. not including stand.

African Yoruba beaded ceremonial headdress, Nigeria, of conical form with geometric patterned multi-color beads, face masks to either side with protruding features, the whole adorned with birds throug

One of a crocodile. Length 66". The second of a lizard. Length 56 3/4". (150/200)

**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of ornate sashes made from cotton cloth and covered with thousands of glass seed beads and

very colorful, 55" long x 14 1/2" wide.

each with hanging loop; one 47 1/2 x 5 inches; the other 43 1/2 x 5 inches