A Very fine Yoruba beaded tunic

West African, Nigeria. Yoruba beaded tunic / vest made of glass beads and cotton and depicting figures, snakes, geometric motifs, and animals. Traditionally worn on ceremonial occasions by priests ded

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).

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

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

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).

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

A fine and old Yoruba beaded Chieftain's staff , Ekiti Yoruba; NigeriaOf classical form the long staff fully beaded in zigzagging patterns along the entire length of the staff with a central area of r

A fine and old beaded Yoruba coronet, Ekiti Yoruba; NigeriaA fine and old Orikogbofo coronet, predominantly white with alternating classical faces in blue and faceted brown beads, a band with floral m

A FINE AFRICAN YORUBA PEOPLES FOLK ART BEADED ARM CHAIR, LAST HALF 20TH CENTURY. The wood bow back form with arched arm rests, beaded completely allover with a stylized floral pattern. The back on bl

Rare Original Antique Beaded Yoruba Diviner / Priest Vest / Tunic - Shango Diviner (IFA) Priest's Vest | Decorated with Glass and stone beads | Approx. Size: 28" H x 27.5" W (Folded).

Yoruba beaded crown. 16''h Together with 2 Yoruba beaded belts

Ca. 1930s, Striking yellow ochred buckskin top with sinew beaded stars, horses, and trim and fine short fringe around edges and hem. Fair condition, several repairs/patches and some missing/damaged be

A long and very fine double sided beaded sheath for a ritual staff, a long hollow tube like sheath that would hold a long iron staff. This rare and exquisite example features many ancestor style faces

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

Rare Museum Quality Antique Elaborate Beaded Yoruba Shango Priest / Diviner Ceremonial Vest / Tunic - Yoruba, Nigeria. A remarkable piece of art that was hand-made / hand-stitched, with elaborate dens

Yoruba Chief's Beaded Ceremonial Robe, Nigeria. Fine embroidery front and back. Size: 35.5'' x 20'' (90 x 51 cm). Provenance: Ilene Wood Collection.

VIBRANT COLOR YORUBA TUNIC WITH SQUIRREL, TURTLE, RHINO, AND LIONS - VERY HEAVY, 84" X 29" PROVENANCE: UPDATED 2023 TERMS FOR PURCHASING AND SHIPPING OF AUCTION ITEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BID

ANIMAL MOTIF, beaded ceremonial headdress, body 20 ½ x 12 x 10”, with additional 18” beaded tassels, overall height 38 ½” tall.

A Very finely cast Bronze Bust or head of a royal personage , in the style of the famed Ife Busts that date to the 14th century, Nigeria. I do not believe this Bust is quite that old, and was likely m

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

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".

Carved wooden helmet mask with painted features and a tall headdress of a bowl, to celebrate the hard working woman who carry the burdens of the family and village. The mask was carved from a single p

A Very finely cast Bronze Bust or head of a royal personage , in the style of the famed Ife Busts, Nigeria. The Bronze measures 13 inches tall. Provenance: A Private Oregon collection.