Art
Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Sash
- Item Number
- 254
- Estimated Value
- 175 USD
- Opening Bid
- 58 USD
Item Description
From the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, Africa.
Beads and cowrie shells were signs of wealth and status. Many Yoruba sacred and secular objects were embellished with elaborate images and symbolic designs created by small glass beads. In addition to the Yoruba faces with vertical scarification on the cheeks, common themes include many types of animals and geometric patterns.
Handmade and imported directly. Approximately 25 years old
Item Special Note
4 ft. long
Shipping not included.
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