Sold2022Fine African Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown, Nigeria, Mid 20th C.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).See Sold Price
Sold2024African Yoruba Beaded Ade / Crown (for Oba or King)**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. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2018Yoruba "Ade Oba" Beaded Crown, NigeriaYoruba "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 23See Sold Price
Sold2023NIGERIAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN, Mid 20th century.NIGERIAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN, Mid 20th century. Colorful Yoruba peoples densely beaded ceremonial crown with birds and low-hanging tassels.See Sold Price
Sold2020African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crown (20th Century)African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crown (20th Century), cloth and glass beads in the shape of a cone crown with several birds attached and intricate geometric patterns.See Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba hand beaded crown, Nigeria, mid 20th c.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.See Sold Price
Sold2021African Yoruba Beaded Headdress, Early-Mid 20th C.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 CollectioSee Sold Price
Sold202120th C. African Yoruba Beaded & Shell Hat & TunicWest 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 patteSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ornate African Yoruba Beaded Child's Tunic w/ SnakesFirst 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 cowrieSee Sold Price
Sold2023AFRICAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN HEADDRESS.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.See Sold Price
Sold2023AFRICAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN HEADDRESS.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.See Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba African Tribal Beaded Crown w/Bird Finial, NigeriaCa. early 20thC. This crown is earlier than most, remaining in very good condition, with some discolored beads. Conical form decorated with beads, attached to a fiber backing. The bird finial shows moSee Sold Price
Sold20172 Yoruba style beaded objects. c.20th century.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"hSee Sold Price
Sold20194 African Headdresses & Masks. 20th c.A group of four African headdresses and masks. 20th century. ++ Bamana headdress. 21" x 12" x 5". ++ Teke style mask. 30" x 14" x 9". ++ Yoruba style beaded crown/hat. 24" x 7 1/2" x 8 1/2". ++ YorubaSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba "Apa Ifa" diviner's beaded leather and cloth bagA Yoruba "Apa Ifa" diviner's beaded leather and cloth bagEarly/mid-20th Century, Yoruba Peoples, Nigeria, AfricaThe shadowbox-framed bag with three beaded mask motifs, two red and one yellowSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large Early 20th C. Yoruba Ceremonial CrownLarge Early 20th Century Yoruba (Benin) Impressive Multi-Color Beaded and Nassa Shell Ceremonial Crown Headdress with King on Horseback and Guardian Figures Surmounted Top. Overall measures 27-1/2" xSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Yoruba Beaded Tunic, Nigeria, 20th C.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).See Sold Price
Sold2020African Yoruba Beaded Panel, Early/Mid 20th c.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.See Sold Price
Sold2018Large Mid 20th C. African Wooden Head Finial**First Time At Auction** Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden ritual sculpture depicting a figural head with wonderful detailing, including an expressive visage compSee Sold Price
Sold201720th C. Yoruba Articulated Female Colonial FigureAfrica, Yoruba, mid to late 20th century CE. An articulated, painted, carved wood doll depicting a topless female with a classic Yoruba face with wide-open large eyes, scarification marks on the cheekSee Sold Price
Sold2018Mid 20th C. African Yoruban Wood Egungun Mask**Originally Listed At $200** Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved and painted Egungun headdress depicting a bearded visage with very high pointed rabbit-like ears. EgungunSee Sold Price
Sold2020Vintage African Glass Bead & Cowrie Shell Wall Hanging**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. mid 20th century. A Yoruba king's belt wall hanging covered with colorful glass trade beads intricately sewn to depict stylized human faces/See Sold Price
Sold2021African Misango Mapende Chief's Crown, Mid 20th C.African Misango Mapende Chief's Crown, Mid 20th C. Raffia, cane and glass beads. On stand. Size: 5.25'' x 17'' x 10'' (13 x 43 x 25 cm); Height on stand: 9" (23 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate CollectSee Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba Beaded Shaman's Necklace, Nigeria, Mid 20th C.Yoruba Beaded Shaman's Necklace, Nigeria, Mid 20th C. Stand not included. Total Length: 50" (127 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
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