Yoruba People Bead-Embroidered Oba Crown

Yoruba Peoples, four-faced white beaded Oba Crown, Nigeria, pyramidal-form with raised features, ear-form flanges projecting from edges, fringed rim, cloth-lined interior, 14"h (excluding fringe) Prov

Beaded crown. Yoruba people. Nigeria. Wood, beads, raffia, fabric, string. H: 9.5", Dia: 8" sq. Shipping costs noted below are estimates for USA locations via FEDEX ground. Actual costs m

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

This is a rare and interesting old Bronze bust from the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Cast bronze head of an Oba with very ornate designs featuring 4 large birds as a crown, each bird stands o

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

Yoruba Peoples, beaded crown, sash, and bag, Nigeria, incl. a crown adorned with birds, a sash decorated in bird design with cowrie shell details, and a double bag with beaded front cover panels and s

Bronze African sculpture, head of an Oni, Ife, Yoruba people, wearing decorative crown, later painted wood stand, head only: approx 12"h, 7"w, 8.5"d, overall: approx 13.75"h, 11lbs total Start Price:

Both having embroidered net: One ivory decorated with pearl beads and drops, embroidered crown, (few missing beads); one net over pink silk having white cloth flowers, crown decorated with pale blue b

A slender carved wooden male twin idol with deep well handled surface patina, accented with blue pigment, and embellished with glass beads. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures 12 i

Carved wooden male effigy with classic ceremonial cap accented with indigo blue pigments, a well worn and well handled surface and traditional form embellished with glass beads. Yoruba Peoples, Nigeri

Yoruba People (Nigeria) Adenla Beaded crown with numerous bird figures, and biomorphic face, 19 x 10" woven cloth, wood substructure and beaded overlay.

NIGERIAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN, Mid 20th century. Colorful Yoruba peoples densely beaded ceremonial crown with birds and low-hanging tassels.

A Carved wooden idol with deep bold scarification , indigo dyed coiffure as well as bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. In Yoruba culture and spirituality, twins are believed to be magica

A carved wooden male idol with tall conical hat with incised designs, traditional facial scars, metal inset eyes and reddish patina with antique glass bead adornment. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa.

A carved wooden effigy of a Twin with deep well handled surface patina and embellished with bronze rings, cowrie shells and old glass beads. The Yoruba peoples of Nigeria have one of the highest incid

This is a very fine beaded crown from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring several very well made avian (Bird) images and a stylized face. Such crowns were traditionally worn by the O

This is a very fine beaded crown from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring a wonderful female ancestor, several very well made avian (Bird) images and a stylized face. Such crowns wer

This is a very fine beaded crown from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Featuring several very well made avian (Bird) images and a stylized face. Such crowns were traditionally worn by the O

India, Nagaland, Sumi Naga People, Apron, embroidered with beads on Leather, 20"l X 16"w Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould , New York

**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

Item/Description: Decorative, wonderful ornate beaded oba or crown fashioned in Yoruba style. Covered in beadwork, bird figures. Typically these were worn by a ruler during a ceremony. Material: Cloth

Benin Yoruba People. 1800 AD. Heavy Bronze Yoruba King bust with decorated crown. Extremly rare. 43x21x20 cm - 6,8 kg

**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An impressive and intricate ceremonial reliquary figure carved from wood and ornamented in glass be

Rare and fine woman's ceremonial jacket with dragon and phoenix pattern, silver beads embroidered on cotton ground, Hani (Akha) people, Yunnan, China.Size: 18'' x 14'' (46 x 36 cm).