Colorful 19th C. Yoruba Beaded Fly Whisk

Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early 19th century CE. Yoruban beadwork is among the most colorful African works of art. Here we have a meticulously beaded fly whisk, beaded with a repeated chevron patte

A very old and rare chieftains fly whisk with bronze ancestor image on the handle and woven leather wrapped handle, showing field use and wear. The Fly Whisk measures 25 inches tall and has been custo

Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Fly Whisk Wood Handle carved with a 4 claw Dragon, missing the long hairs to smooth end around attachment hole. Length 13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm.).

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

Yoruba Peoples, beaded fly whisk and bag, Niger Region, beaded cloth with horsehair whisk, together with a beaded bag, 19"l (larger) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Not

EXTREMELY RARE ANTIQUE MUGHAL ENAMELED BRASS MASHAL OR ALAM OR CEREMONIAL MACE, PROBABLY JAIPURCIRCA 19TH CENTURY.A "CHAURI" FLY WHISK, TURNED AND ENAMELED BRASS "FLOWERS". Measurement: 32 cm long.

The handle with deep blackened patina, with areas of wear from use exposing red to yellowish wood. The handle decorated with a stylized human face, with raised eyes small nose and jutting lips. Old ex

Rare African Yoruba Nigerian Irukere Beaded Horse Tail Fly-whisk | Fly-whisks appear frequently in the traditional regales of monarchs and nobility in many parts of the African continent. Fly whisks,

Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), 19th century CE. This is a trio of authentic fly whisks with woven and wooden handles and long horsehair tips. Fly whisks are part of the traditional regalia of Buddhi

Well Carved Meiji Okimono of a Geisha with coiffure, wind-blown robes, fly whisk in raised left hand, basket of plums in right hand, on integral rocky base, mounted on a wooden plinth, 10" tall. Yello

A collection of Zulu metalwork Late 19th century Comprising six bracelets, a necklace, and a flywhisk, all collected by Gunner R. Dickens of the Natal Naval Volunteers during the Boer War. (8).L: 23 1

A JIAQING PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLEChina, early 19th century, polychrome enameled porcelain. A finely painted bottle with a scene depicting Lu Dongbin wielding sword to back, and fly whisk on a billow of

Late 19th century Indian bronze votive sculpture representing a woman with a fly whisk in her raised hand. I believe the image to be Shrutakirti - the wife of Shatrughna. Shatrughna was half-brother o

Sri Lanka, ca. 19th century. Consisting of a bamboo pipe with brass bowl, three silver alloy examples, and a finely-turned wooden fly whisk handle. MEASUREMENTS Length: 10 3/4 inches / 17.3 cm SHIPPIN

LATE 19TH CENTURY OJIBWA BEADED BANDOLIER BAG executed in applique or spot stitch, with colorful and complex flowering design representing berries, wild roses and more stylized flowers and leaves, th

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

Native American, North America, Central United States, Great Plains, Plains Indians, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and colorful belt comprised of hundreds of tiny seed beads in a

Second-half 19th Century The colorful foliate design on a white background with red fabric backing 11" H x 9.5" W

**Originally Listed At $400** Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A finely executed fly whisk with a figural handle carved from hard wood, depicting a standing female with

5 w/ colorful floral; 1 harlequin pattern; 1 green envelope style, fair-very good

Apsaalooke [Crow] Beaded Parfleche Knife Sheath fourth quarter 19th century the body crafted from parfleche painted in colorful geometric designs; the edges lined with red trade wool and beaded lane i

Hand stitched lined with colorful beaded decoration that includes a central eagle and snake and a floral border. A small tag that was found with the textile is inscribed, "Made in 1812, bought three d

Yoruba Peoples, twin ere ibeji figures, ex-museum, 19th/20th c., Nigeria, carved wood male figures with blue pigmented hair, metal and beaded jewelry, each approx. 10"h Provenance: Deaccessioned works

Including four c. 1830 micro beaded purses. An early knit mizer's purse with metallic beads. A small knit sock purse and a late 18th century Iroquois beaded purse. Dimensions: (Largest) H 8" x W 5.5"