A Yoruba Beaded Crown (Nigeria) - Ornate conical c

A Yoruba style crown with a conical basketry frame and covered with beaded cloth with blue and white beads. The top of crown is surmounted by a detachable bird. The second tier has four bird figures a

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).

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.

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

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

Ca. 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 mo

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.

Tribal African Yoruba White Beaded Ceremonial Crown. A sculptural crown or headdress from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, west Africa. Conical shape decorated with abstracted human face and multiple bird

**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

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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

Pair African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crowns with Beaded Fringe, 38"h

Pair of Yoruba beaded arm chairs, Nigeria 20th c.; Beaded fabric, bentwood frames; Unmarked; 36 1/2" x 25" x 30"

African Yoruba beaded ceremonial headdress, Nigeria, of conical form with geometric patterned multi-color beads, face masks to either side with protruding features, the whole adorned with birds throug

Yoruba Beaded Shaman's Necklace, Nigeria, Mid 20th C. Stand not included. Total Length: 50" (127 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

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

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