Yoruba Beaded Chair, Nigeria, 21st C.

Yoruba Beaded Chair, Nigeria, 21st C. Crafted with glass beads, these intricately beaded chairs were originally intended to serve as thrones for Yoruba kings, queens, and their direct descendants. Whi

Yoruba Beaded Chair, Nigeria, 21st C. Crafted with glass beads, these intricately beaded chairs were originally intended to serve as thrones for Yoruba kings, queens, and their direct descendants. Whi

Pair of Yoruba beaded arm chairs, Nigeria 20th c.; Beaded fabric, bentwood frames; Unmarked; 36 1/2" x 25" x 30"

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).

African Yoruba Beaded Hat, Nigeria, Early 20th C. Predominantly adorned with white glass beads, this piece features accents of dark blue. A braided pattern lines the brim, with overlapping circles abo

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".

Yoruba Beaded Shaman's Necklace, Nigeria, Mid 20th C. Stand not included. Total Length: 50" (127 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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).

Hand beaded Yoruba crown, Nigeria, mid 20th century, having birds resting atop a green face, with bead fringe, 16.25"h x 8"w x 8.5"d. Please note: Stand is not included in sale.

A group of 2 Yoruba style beaded panels. c.20th century. Nigeria / Benin, Yoruba.

A group of two Yoruba style beaded objects. c.20th century.++ Yoruba style beaded equestrian Nigeria / Benin Yoruba. 29"h x 11 1/4"diam. ++ Yoruba style beaded crown Nigeria / Benin, Yoruba. 19 5/8"h

Yoruba "Ade Oba" Beaded crown, Nigeria, Africa. Antique glass beads, textile and wood. Early/mid 20th c. Custom mounted. Loss to hanging beads strands, fair condition. Size: 17'' x 9'' x 7'' (43 x 23

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);

A standing female Ibeji figure with traces of red pigment and multiple beaded necklaces. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 11"h x 3"w x 3"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton

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

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

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

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful leather and burlap bag of rectangular form with a semi-circular front flap, all elaborately adorned by hundreds of barrel beads in

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

Ceremonial Pouch, Based, Yoruba People, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Beaded textile.Size: 26.75"H x 8.5"W x 5.75"D (22 x 15 x 68 cm). PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview

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

A Yoruba style crown with a conical basketry frame and covered with beaded cloth with blue and white beads. The top of crown is surmounted by a detachable bird. The second tier has four bird figures a

A standing male Ibeji figure with metal rings, beaded necklace, and worn face. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. 11"h x 3 1/4"w x 3"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Si

A group of beaded panels with cowres shells. Nigeria, Yoruba, 20th century. Provenance: Patrick J. Lusk Collection