Sold2021YORUBA, NIGERIA, AFRICAN BEADED AND EMBROIDEREDYORUBA, NIGERIA, AFRICAN BEADED AND EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HEADDRESS H 20.5", DIA 13" Blue, white, green, red and yellow bead work sewn onto fabric. Adorned with figures of birds. Worn most often by rSee Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" WYoruba, Nigeria African Beaded Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask With Cowrie Shells 20Th Century H 17" W 9" D 4" | Blue, White And Read Beading With Cowrie Shells Around The Chin/Neck And On Top The Head.PrSee Sold Price
Sold2017Elaborate Yoruba Beaded Figural CrownElaborate 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" See Sold Price
Sold2017Elaborate Yoruba Beaded Figural CrownElaborate 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" 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
Sold2023Pair African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crowns with Beaded Fringe, 38"hPair African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crowns with Beaded Fringe, 38"hSee Sold Price
Sold2016Yoruba Ceremonial PouchCeremonial Pouch, Based, Yoruba People, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Beaded textile.Size: 26.75"H x 8.5"W x 5.75"D (22 x 15 x 68 cm). PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for previewSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Very fine Yoruba beaded tunicWest 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 dedSee Sold Price
Sold20163 Beaded Yoruba belts. 20th century.A group of 3 beaded African belts. Nigeria, Yoruba. 20th century. Largest: 43 3/4"l x 5"w.See Sold Price
Sold2023African Yoruba, Nigeria, Diviner Beaded NecklaceAfrican Yoruba, Nigeria, Diviner”s Beaded Necklace.Beads, Fabric. It measures 20 inches long including the pendant and pendant 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches. Weight: 5 Oz. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: tSee 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
Sold2015AFRICAN YORUBA BEADED WHITE OBA'S CROWN HEADDRESSAfrican 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 beadSee Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Yoruba Ceremonial Beaded CapThis 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 divineSee Sold Price
Sold2024Beaded & Embroidered Nigerian Bird Crown 19inEmbroidered beaded bird crown from Nigeria Africa, with 3d birds affixed to all the sides of the crown and in vibrant colors with faces along the sides of the crown as well. Approx 19 inches tall andSee 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
Sold2024African Yoruba Beaded Hat, Nigeria, Early 20th C.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 aboSee 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
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
Sold2021Lg. Fully Beaded African Animal Form SashA African Beaded animal form sash. 46 1/2 x 6 1/2. Religuarey sash done in animal form and figures. From Yoruba Nigeria. Mid 1900’sSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Yoruba Beaded Priests or Diviners Bag Ex Marshall MountA 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 stSee Sold Price
Sold20172 Yoruba style beaded panels. c.20th century.A group of 2 Yoruba style beaded panels. c.20th century. Nigeria / Benin, Yoruba.See 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
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
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
May 18Rich Penn AuctionsEthnic Culture Dolls (5), two African beaded Ndebele initiation dolls, Hill tribes doll, Alaskan$50