Two Yoruba, African Beaded Bags

A 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 yellow

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

One of a crocodile. Length 66". The second of a lizard. Length 56 3/4". (150/200)

each with hanging loop; one 47 1/2 x 5 inches; the other 43 1/2 x 5 inches

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

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

African Nigerian Yoruba Beaded Diviner's Bag (20th Century) trade beads, leather, cloth, cowrie shell, having beaded strap and square pouch with decorated front and hanging tassels.

2 African Beaded Artifacts: 1) Pikuran Cache Sexe Or Fertility Apron, Kirdi People (Cameroon), 20th C., beads and cowrie shells. Size: 5.25"H x 18"W (13.5 x 46 cm); 2) Yoruba Beaded Bag, West Africa,

Two African Beaded HeaddressesProbably Yoruba, on metal stands.Losses, wear, surface distress.24-1/2"h x 23-1/4"h

Elaborate African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria beaded crown; showing large central figure flanked by two smaller, gathered around a tall staff; with cowrie shell embellishments throughout; H: 35 1/2" &#4

Elaborate African Yoruba, Benin/Nigeria beaded crown; showing large central figure flanked by two smaller, gathered around a tall staff; with cowrie shell embellishments throughout; H: 35 1/2" &#4

Nigeria, Yoruba Peoples, Beaded Diviner's Bags (apo Ifa), 3 pcs | Lot includes one bag decorated with a standing figure between two spears. Floral pattern fabric on the backside. Beaded strap. H 8", W

A Large beaded bag with strap and the faces of Eshu which indicates use by a Diviner. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The main body of the bag when closed measures 13 x 12 inches, not counting the st

Two Old African Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures. Carved and paint decorated wood with beaded necklaces and belt. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 1) 11.75'' x 3.5'' x 2.5'' (30 x 9 x 6

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

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

(lot of 3) African beaded items: (2) Yoruba hanging textiles, having multi-colored beads and cowrie shell accents, each showing face masks and animals, approx 46"l, 5.25"w; (1) shoulder bag, having be

Four African beadwork objects. Includes one jocolo apron, one red and yellow beaded apron with cowry shells, and two Yoruba beadwork sashes with animal and face motifs, one with a cowry shell border.

Ca. first half 20thC. Good, with age-appropriate wear, with missing fringes bottom left, missing beads on top right side large beaded fringe, missing beads/fringes throughout, main panel has very few

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

A beautifully hand crafted vintage West African Yorbuba ceremonial beaded talismanic belt sash, with an allegorical crocodile alligator shape and stylized central decorations of two crocodiles and oth

A beautifully hand crafted vintage West African Yorbuba ceremonial beaded talismanic belt sash, with three stylized divine Orisha spirits protecting two infant forms, all formed with spectacular bead

Two African Carved Wood and Beaded Staffs. Including: a Yoruba Beaded Staff and an East African Carved Wood Staff. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 26.5'' x 4'' (67 x 10 cm).

Both of dark blue glass beads w/ fiber (hemp?) woven ends & coin closures: 1 w/ 40 bead strands, L 21", (fibers at button closure fraying) fair & 1 w/ black, yellow & red beads at ends of 80 blue bead