Beaded African Cap with Bird Effigy HEAVILY BEADED

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.

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The lot features a carved Great American Bison Buffalo horn with bird effigy end and beadwork from the Plains Native American Indians of the 20th Century. The horn shows a large Bull Bison horn with t

African Bamileke Beaded Bird Dance Headdress, Cameroon, Circa 1980. Beads, fiber, basketry, ndop and trade cloth. Ex collection Sidney and Gae Berman, NYC. Size: 19.5'' x 34'' x 8'' (50 x 86 x 20 cm).

Beaded Skull Cap, African. Size: 5" x 8" diameter (21 x 13 cm). Based.PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60661. Chicago

This is a finely beaded Prestige cap (misango mapende). Beads are a major component of royal regalia for the Yaka and Pende peoples. Bicorn hats with brightly beaded geometric patterns became a symbol

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.

This is a genuine antique ceremonial cap from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. This cap has been completely beaded and embellished with two long beaded tassels. The Cap was likely worn by a divine

African tribal beaded headdress, Yoruba people of Nigeria, the allover multicolored beaded headdress with tiers of nine birds, similarly beaded, and with hanging beaded elements. 20" H x 9" diameter.

Embroidered beaded bird crown from Nigeria Africa, with 3d birds affixed to all the sides of the crown and in vibrant colors with faces along the sides of the crown as well. Approx 19 inches tall and

Cameroon, or Nigeria. Size approx 6 in Diam x 10 in with fringe. + custom mount.Provenance Ex Texas col.

TWO YORUBA NIGERIAN AFRICAN BEADED CEREMONIAL HEADDRESSES: Features Faces and Birds on each with birds crowning the top, approximately 19" in height.

Antique African Bird Fetish, Liberia. Carved wood, white over paint, beaded eyes and beads around forehead, incised diamond pattern down the back pigment, rich patina. Size: 10'' x 3.5'' x 3.5'' (25 x

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.

YORUBA BEADED CEREMONIAL CAP, with raised faces, adorned with a bird figure. With custom stand for display. 20th century. 17" H. Provenance: From a Virginia private collection.

Black satin finish silk heavily beaded in cobalt and metallic glazed black beads. It has split cap style short sleeves under which long sleeves in a slightly different fabric have been added. They cou

Six African Yoruba Beaded Belts, Diviner Bags, Nigeria, All pieces 20th century with beads, cotton, cowrie shells and thread: (1) Large Yoruba beaded belt with dog and bird motifs, measures: 55"L x 10

One cushion is actually shaped like a bird, the other has a bird effigy image in the center. There are some Stains, Holes, and Tears. One measures 7" x 5", the other measures 6" x 5".

Property from the Collection of Alex Raskin, Savannah, GA Description: Unusual Beaded African Armchair, Probably Bamileke People of Camaroon, of tub form decorated with birds, lizards, masks, foli

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

2 Beaded Figures of Women Acquired in Africa & 2 Similar Birds, tallest 45" high.

All cloth doll well costumed in antique dress, apron, cap, and undergarments and beaded jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. 14" Vintage Black African American Cloth Rag Doll~Stitched EYES with gl

YORUBA, NIGERIA, AFRICAN BEADED AND EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HEADDRESS H 20.5", DIA 13" Blue, white, green, red and yellow bead work sewn onto fabric. Adorned with figures of birds. Worn most often by r

Yoruba Man's Vest in bright colors, beaded front and back with images of birds, snakes, fish, lizards and faces, circa 1940, Nigeria, roughly 25" x 21". Very good condition.