20th C. African Yoruba Beaded Cloth Ade Oba Headdress

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

**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

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

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 Collectio

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.

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.

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

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.

Large 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" x

First 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 cowrie

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

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.

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". ++ Yoruba

Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Culture, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A wonderfully vibrant and striking wooden headdress skillfully carved to depict a beautiful bird in the round with incised plumage an

**First Time At Auction** Africa, Cameroon, Fali people, ca. 20th century CE. A simply gorgeous leather headdress for women in the Fali tribe of Cameroon. The form is that of a broad crescent moon, wi

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

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 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.

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

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

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);

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).

A Group of Three Yoruba Beaded Headdresses and Two Talisman Panels 20TH CENTURY Height of tallest 30 3/4 inches.

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