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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The material is cotton with Glass,strings shells, seed pods and wood. The base is fabric, likely cotton. A panel with significant age and use. Beadwork ... morepieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Yoruba Multi Colored Beaded Crown With Colored Birds from Nigeria. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird, and the faces are thought ... moreto represent Oduduwa, the ancestor of all crowned Kings, or Obalufon the god that created beads.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The material is cotton with Glass,strings shells, seed pods and wood. The base is fabric, likely cotton. A panel with significant age and use. Beadwork ... morepieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba Custom Stand African Type of Object, Carving.Doll, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, Approximate Age, seond half 20th century, Dimensions, Height: 11.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, wear in places, Additional Information: Ibeji Twin Figure Carving Yoruba custom Stand African Among the Yoruba. Who have the highest rate of twins in the world, the arrival of twins is seen as both a blessing and an omen, because of the high mortality rate. If a twin dies, an image dedicated to Ibeji, the deity of twins, is carved to serve as the earthly abode for the spirit of the deceased. See AFRICAN DOLLS FOR PLAY AND MAGIC, by E. Dagan and ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE by E. Cameron. Among the Yoruba, twins have special powers, much like the orisha. and are to be treated with respect throughout their lives. If a twin dies, the mother seeks a diviner's advice about which carver should make the ere ibeji to stand in for the dead child. Once the figure is carved, the artist activates it by soaking it in a special solution and rubbing it with specific oils. The mother treats the ere ibeji as if it were alive, feeding, dressing, and bathing the image. Its face is washed with soap or sugarcane fiber, then rubbed with a cloth, indigo or laundry bluing. After a period of time, the facial features may be rubbed away. 009678* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you o
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$5.35 Shipping Location: Santa Fe, United States Vintage Yoruba Beaded bracelet. This bracelet is an excellent condition. Soft leather on the interior and vibrant beading in white green yellow and red ... moreon the exterior. Inner dimension is 3 inches across and outer dimension is 4 inches across.
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Free Shipping Location: New Haven, United States I do not have any specific info on this beaded piece. I tried researching and everything said it was aYoruba wall hanging from Nigeria Africa. I have ... morehad it for about ten years, it was a gift. It is old but in great condition. I just feel it is time for someone else to care for and love it. Shells and beads are all in perfect condition.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... moreBeads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, chipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times, new-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the fa
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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Free Shipping Location: Carbondale, United States Yoruba people. Yoruba beaded crowns were the principal symbol of royal authority and worn by the king and his courtiers. The most important of the King's ... moreregalia, and is worn at all important occasions.
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$16.25 Shipping Location: Chesapeake, United States Vintage African Yoruba Divination Belt Sash Ceremonial SHELLS & Beaded. About 37.5” long and 3 1/2" wide. Not sure of the age but was lead to believe ... morefrom pre 1920's. There is some age and where a few shells are missing.Please take notice of the pictures they are part of the description Take a look at my other eBay items I have a wide assortment I usually ship out same day as paid I ship priority. Flat rate seems to be most reliable these days.
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$20.40 Shipping Location: Ojai, United States A beautiful piece of hand beaded Yoruba Art in lovely shape.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$13.20 Shipping Location: Grand Prairie, United States Colorful old Yoruba diviner's panel depicts human faces, animals, reptiles and a fish. Very good condition for age. Backing fabric does show soiling. ... moreColorful beaded loop for hanging at the top. The width varies from around 4-1/2" to 4-3/4".
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Yoruba Multi Colored Beaded Crown With Colored Birds from Nigeria. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird, and the faces are thought ... moreto represent Oduduwa, the ancestor of all crowned Kings, or Obalufon the god that created beads.
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$56.22 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba Ade Oba King's Crown. Weight: 0.5kg. Material: Fabric, Beads.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Bogart, United States The Yoruba consider only the gods or those who communicate with them to be entitled to own and display fully beaded objects, such as this diviner's bag. ... moreThe glass beaded face on the front of the bag is a striking addition to any collection.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... moreBeads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, chipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times, new-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the fa
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a Yoruba made beaded wall hanging which has a handwoven fabric backing.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$24.07 Shipping Location: Ballston Spa, United States TRADITIONAL PIECE-. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TRIBAL ART!
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$15.55 Shipping Location: Tucson, United States 45" long, 5" wide.
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$79.00 Shipping Location: Lynden, United States
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$24.72 Shipping Location: Ballston Spa, United States TRADITIONAL PIECE-. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TRIBAL ART!
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$43.73 Shipping Location: LONDON, United Kingdom Condition: old repairs to body and head and small losses to feet.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Chandler, United States Vintage Yoruba Beadwork Beaded Crocodile Wall Hanging Nigeria Africa 54” Long. The beaded detail is absolutely beautiful.
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$17.89 Shipping Location: Tucson, United States Nice images within the design as well.
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$49.97 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba Ade Oba King's Crown. Weight: 0,5kg.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The material is cotton with Glass,strings shells, seed pods and wood. The base is fabric, likely cotton. A panel with significant age and use. Beadwork ... morepieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Yoruba Multi Colored Beaded Crown With Colored Birds from Nigeria. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird, and the faces are thought ... moreto represent Oduduwa, the ancestor of all crowned Kings, or Obalufon the god that created beads.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Yoruba Multi Colored Beaded Crown With Colored Birds from Nigeria. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird, and the faces are thought ... moreto represent Oduduwa, the ancestor of all crowned Kings, or Obalufon the god that created beads.
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$37.35 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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$16.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is an antique Yoruba tribe handmade beaded glass bottle which was made from a tribally source glass bottle which was cover with fabric and then beaded ... morewith glass seed beads. This antique Yoruba beaded glass bottle was collected in Nigeria, Africa.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$17.80 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States Superb hand made African glass Bead work Sash Diviners Belt by the Yoruba tribe Nigeria decorated with crocodi les diamond shape etc. the back is covered ... morewith fabric.Shells all around the belt can be hanged. Displayed on the floor or on a piece of furniture, amazing vibrant colors.Nice patina,minor scratches,wear,all of this showed in the pictures measures: 64" h by 9" w thanks
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$26.24 Shipping Location: NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... moreBeads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, chipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times, new-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the fa
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Yoruba Multi Colored Beaded Crown With Colored Birds from Nigeria. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird, and the faces are thought ... moreto represent Oduduwa, the ancestor of all crowned Kings, or Obalufon the god that created beads.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Yoruba Multi Colored Beaded Crown With Colored Birds from Nigeria. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird, and the faces are thought ... moreto represent Oduduwa, the ancestor of all crowned Kings, or Obalufon the god that created beads.
$40.00 Shipping Location: Santa Clarita, United States This Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown is a true antique and a must-have for any collector of African art. Crafted with intricate details ... moreusing multi-colored beads, this original piece is a stunning tribute to the craftsmanship of the Yoruba people. Made of high-quality beads, this headdress is an exceptional addition to your collection. The exquisite beauty of the crown is a reflection of the Yoruba culture and its rich history. This antique is a testament to their artistry and is sure to make a statement in any room.
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$32.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy An Oba’s crown represents the highest level of authority vested in Yoruba rulers. Referred to as an ade, the bead-embroidered crown is the foremost attribute ... moreof the ruler. An oba’s crown may also be referred to as an adenla, or great crown.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States People Yoruba (Igbomina ). The Ere Ibeji will be fed, washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. Ere Ibeji are also identified with ... morethe Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair.
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$50.00 Shipping Location: Summer Hill, Australia This is a Yoruba ceremonial sword from the Nigeria region in West Africa. The beadwork on the scabbard is beautiful, featuring lizards or crocodiles on ... moreone side. On the other is a traditional depiction of Oduwa, the king who founded the ancient West African city of Ife in about the 13th century.
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$17.85 Shipping Location: Highland Park, United States Many mystical animals, faces and exquisite beading and details. Fabulous folk art design with old beads. Very good condition given its. It was was kept ... moresafely in room without sunlight for decades.
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$11.60 Shipping Location: Chandler, United States Vintage Yoruba Beadwork Beaded Crocodile Wall Hanging Nigeria Africa 54” Long. The beaded detail is absolutely beautiful.
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$16.25 Shipping Location: Avondale Estates, United States The Crown is in good shape other than a few missing beads. It is potentially missing a strand but it is hard to tell. The top bird is a little loose but ... morenothing that will be noticeable when sitting down. This is such a beautiful and intricate piece and and amazing addition to anyone’s home!
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Desert Hot Springs, United States Untitled Document Welcome to EstateAuctionsInc! We are one of the Leading Sellers of Antiques. Collectibles and Quirky items on eBay. We have been selling ... moresince 1998 and ALL of our auctions start at.99 cents. We are proud to announce that we maintain a"FIVE STAR Detailed Seller Rating" and our staff strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Our 100% feedback rating will vouch for that. We work with consigners from Coast-To-Coast and work hard to make sure we have top quality items. We are"Your Quality Zone" search"YQZ" to see our other listings or_ UP IN THIS AUCTION Antique African Yoruba Beaded Nigeria KING Ceremonial CROWN Oba Ade BIRD#2 TWO of FIVE! Shabby Chic! Please be patient there are 19 photos to be loaded in this auction. We have come across a huge collection of African art. Musical instruments, combs, masks, statues, etc. that we will be listing over the next few weeks. We are no experts in African art, so if we get anything wrong, please let us know. Be sure to keep checking back to see all the new exciting things we will be listing! In this auction we have one of the most spectacular beaded objects from Africa. A crown of Yoruba kings in Nigeria. Our African crown is hand crafted with blue,white, yellow and green beads, a face on both sides and surrounded by 11 birds, 9 multicolored beaded strings hang around the opening of the crown. Beads are considered sacred to the Yoruba, and only kings and priests powerful enough to span the boundary between the secular and the divine are allowed to wear them. The faces on the crowns represent and honor ancestors, one of whom might be Oduduwa, the mythic founder and first king of the Yoruba people. As such, the faces serve as reminders of the royal line, royal ancestors and the tradition of the monarchy.The inclusion of birds on many of the crowns refers to the spirit world and the king's ability to mediate between the realms of human beings and spirits, the secular world and the sp
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African, Type of Object, Figures. Pair, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. ... moreBeads, pigment, encrustation, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 4 inches each, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn patina. Large crack and chip damage in head of male figure, crack in head of female, minor cracks and chips in places, chipped ears and chipped arms on the female, Additional Information: Yoruba Pair of Twin Figures Ibeji(a male and a female) made by the same artist. Traces of encrustation and wear are evidence that these twins were extensively used. These twins show some age. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins die shortly after birth. In earlier times, new-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; they were awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the fa
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Kannapolis, United States Yoruba Beaded Diviners Necklace Raised Face Details Vintage. Measures 5 3/4 x 5 1/4 with a 24" drop Shipping includes insurance
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The material is cotton with Glass,strings shells, seed pods and wood. The base is fabric, likely cotton. A panel with significant age and use. Beadwork ... morepieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner.
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Free Shipping Location: New York, United States THERE ARE LOTS OF AMULETS TALIMAN BEADS HANGING THINGS. THIS IS VERY OLD ANTIQUE ITEM AFRICAN ART TRIBAL HUNTTING TOOLS. This Way You Can Check The item ... moreand Quality of the item. THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE ITEM IS 5 lb.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States People Yoruba (Igbomina ). The Ere Ibeji will be fed, washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. Ere Ibeji are also identified with ... morethe Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A VINTAGE YORUBA TRIBE GLASS BEADED WALL HANGER. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MADE AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION AND SIZE. ... moreTHIS IS A HAND MADE VINTAGE PIECE. VERY VERY FEW BEADS MISSING AND NO LOOSE STRANDS WITH VERY TIGHT STITCHING. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 45" IN LENGTH BY 6" IN WIDTH. SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE USA BY PRIORITY MAIL IS $12.50 AND SHIPPING BY AIR WORLDWIDE IS $22.00. PAYMENT BY PAYPAL. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States People Yoruba (Igbomina ). The Ere Ibeji will be fed, washed, clothed and treated as though it were alive and present. Ere Ibeji are also identified with ... morethe Yoruba Thunder God Shango who is known by red beads around the waist or ankles and often by the application of blue indigo to the hair.
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$49.97 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Authentic African Yoruba Ade Oba King's Crown. Weight: 0,5kg. Material: Fabric, Beads.
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Nigeria African SALE WAS $499
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Blue White Nigeria African, Type of Object, Crown. Hat, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Cotton cloth, vegetal materials or other? Approximate Age, Late 20th century or Contemporary, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 12 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few stains on cotton cloth. Traces of glue in places, cut strands with a few missing ... morebeads Additional Information: The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendents of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshiped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by he senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(diety) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerat
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Beaded Crocodile Diviner Panel Yoruba Nigeria Africa SALE WAS $299
Title, Beaded Crocodile Diviner Panel Yoruba Nigeria African, Type of Object, Beaded textile, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Cotton fabric. glass beads, cowrie shells, glue, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 52 inches L. x 10 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains in places, Additional Information: The panel in the form of a crocodile is embellished with motifs in human ... morefaces. Bird, and lizards. These symbols are commonly found in Yoruba imagery and visual arts. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. In the complex beaded patterns symbol and abstract patterns interact in a play of color and design. Human faces and Elephant are the main designs on this panel. The cowrie shells attached along the edges were a form of currency in the past and would also be used during Ifa divination and the color white is ritually significant among the Yoruba. The crocodile may make reference to the orisha Olokun, deity of the river and the sea from whom wealth comes(the early Europeans brought their goods upstream in ships therefore wealth and goods came from the ocean! Recommended Reading: YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 77407* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Birds Faces Floral Designs Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Birds Faces Floral Designs Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Crown. Adenla, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Cotton Cloth, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 18.25 inches tall x 34.5 inches including fringes x 8.5 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Loose strands, Additional Information: The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately ... morefifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendants of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshipped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by at the senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(deity) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Orisha is the generic name for a deity and not a
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Yoruba Beaded Guitar Strap Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Beaded Guitar Strap Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Beaded Textile. Guitar strap, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Cotton Fabric. Glass Beads, Approximate Age, Late 20th century or Contemporary, Dimensions, 58 Inches L. including strap, Overall Condition, Excellent, Damage/Repair, None, Picture is an example. Yours will be similar. Additional Information: a yoruba beaded guitar strap with diamond design patterns decorated with tiny white. Blue, and yellow beads. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. In the complex beaded patterns symbol and abstract patterns interact in a play of color and design. Recommended Reading: YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA ... moreUNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 86796* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal;
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Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure Beaded Vest Nigeria Africa SALE WAS $450
Title, Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure with Beaded Vest/ Gown Nigeria African, Type of Object, Twin Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Beads, cotton cloth Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, Height 9.5 inches x 2.75 inches W. Tunic: 5.5 inches x 6 inches Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, cracks in figure's head. Worn tunic, dust, Additional Information: An interesting Yoruba Ibeji twin figure with its well woven beaded tunic. Vest, or gown! The figure shows evidence of intensive use and good age. The Yoruba of Nigeria and of the Benin Republic are known for having an extraordinarily high rate of multiple births. The rate of twin births is one of the highest in the world. 45 of every 1,000 births(in the United States it is 28.9 of every 1000) There is also a high mortality rate; half of the twins ... moredie shortly after birth. In earlier times. New-born twins, or ibeji, as they are called, were believed to be evil, monstrous abnormalities and infanticide was a common practice. However, such beliefs and practices were later superseded and reversed, and by the middle of the 18th century twins came to be seen as a blessing; theywere awarded the status of minor deities, called Orishas, and their arrival was viewed as an omen of good fortune for the family. By the 19th century the cult of the Ere Ibeji was firmly established and continues to this day. The death of one or both twins is regarded as a great calamity for the family, one which requires immediate appeasement of the soul of the deceased child. Though the cause of the high rate of twin births among Yoruba women has not been established. The cultural grieving process is well documented and may be observed in the carving of a figure known as Ere Ibeji, which both represents the lost child and serves as a ritual point of contact with the soul of the deceased. The carving of the Ere Ibeji is commissioned under the guidance of an Ifa diviner, a Babalowo, whom the parents consult in selecting the particular artist who will
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Yoruba Beaded Sword in Beaded Sheath Nigeria Superb Design
Title, Yoruba Beaded Sword in Beaded Sheath Nigeria Superb Design, Type of Object, Sword with beaded Sheath, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, iron. Beads, vegetal fibers, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 20 inches long x 16.75 inches Knife Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Loose strands with a few missing beads. Discoloration on cotton cloth and tears, Additional Information: ... moreThis is forged iron sword in a superb beaded sheath. This sword is very similar to some examples of swords found among the Yoruba of Nigeria and Benin(former Dahomey) and among the Fon of Benin. Swords like this one would be carried by dignitaries in parades and used for decoration or ritual purposes. It would indicate the rank of the owner or reflect the worship of Ogun. The God of Iron. The sheath itself is a wonderful piece of art with all the beadwork on it. This exquisite sword kept in a sheath covered with beads in an amazing decorative work is a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history. The motifs on this sheath and the sword handle are stunning. From the well-known lozenge and splendid interlaced motifs, to the schematic human, monkeys and lizard motifs, motif of of a warrior, man ridding an ox, etc. One can only imagine the true splendor of the old Benin and even the today court of Yoruba. Though this is a"modern" reproduction, that is less than 100 years old, its beauty as an expression of the intricate, original style cannot be underestimated. Today the Yoruba are the group that is most heavily-involved in their
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BEADED OSHUN FAN orisha yoruba santeria Lukumi Shango Oshun
BEADED AND DECORATED FAN FOR OSHUN This is a lovely. Large handmade abebe or fan for Oshun, suitable for any road. Oshun is the orisha of survival, female power, and beauty, and this fan is used to adorn her shrine. It can be used to fan her tureen when speaking to her in order to maintain her"coolness" and for her to favour the petitions of those that pray to her. Fans adorn the shrines of many female orisha. They are placed to beautify the shrine, and add royal splendor. The fan is hand painted in gold. The handle is completely covered in precious Italian and Czech crystal beads along with genuine red coral. The beads are hand sewn using a technique of weaving the beads to the handle without glue. The border of the fan also has a fringe of glass beads. The centrepiece of the main body of the fan has faceted stones in amber and ... moreyellow that are bordered with more beads. Finally, 5 money cowries and 5 precious and sacred ikodide or red parrot feathers from the African Grey Parrot adorn the fan. This is one piece not to be missed! Aje. Osonyin- Aroni and Aja, Oke, Obalufon, Oramfe, Obaluaye(Sonponno) Nana Buruku, Sango- P'idon- Oya- Dada- Banyani, Oloku, Otin, Obedu, Oro, Egungun(eegun) witchcraft- Aje, Ogboni vodun ewe fon babalu santos saints yorouba ibedji witchcraft hoodoo palero palo bochio haiti trinidad xango yansa osain botanica opon elegba eleggua elleggua ellegua eshu ocha. santiero santera ikin botanica limpia wicca witchcraft hoodoo haiti trinidad voodoo vodou voudou vodun palo mayombe misa alan kardec spiritual ibu anya ayan drum oshun ochun iyalorde apetebi apterbi venus oshun osun oshogbo osogbo ore yeyeo mother amma church catholic cuba brasil warriors chango siete terreiro rio sao paulo bahia iyawo egun egungun ochanla orixa yemanja yemaya yemoja iya alafin koso oriki pipe african american spirit gods goddess awo chango xango oramfe
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GLASS BEADED MARACA for ELEGUA santeria lukumi ifa yoruba orisha elegba eshu
Beautiful Glass Beaded Maraca for Elegua The orishas of the Santeria or Lukumi tradition are adorned with large beaded necklaces called mazos to honor and beautify them. This piece is for Elegua. Elegba, Eshu, the principal of communication, messenger and guide of the orishas that is received to protect the initiate. In addition to being a thing of beauty, the beaded maraca is used to call upon Elegua for his aid when praying and singing, it also represents tradition and commitment to the orisha. The maraca is first selected for its sound. I only choose those maracas that have a loud, beautiful sound when shaken. It is then enclosed in a net of beads of glass and crustal in black and red. The handle has a tassel at the end. I will be offering more handmade and handcarved Afro-Cuban and orisha treasures. If there is anything you would like ... moreto see auctioned here please let me know! I have been making beaded items for the orisha for over 12 years and gladly take commissions if there is something special you are looking for. For more examples of my beadwork please visit facebook dot com/orishaarts This ships from the USA. Fast shipping at $5.50 Enjoy and grab this unique piece! lukumi ifa santeria palo mayombe yemaya yemoja erinle logun ede candomble orixa orisa john mason olokun shango chango sango nigeria babalawo prenda eshu exu esu orunla orunmila spiritism allan kardec alan osun oshun oshum osanyin osain omiero ewe aganju agallu pilon herramientas botania pagan spirit vodou voodoo vodun haiti haitian matanzas guerreros ogun oshosi elekes osha regla de la ocha osa ori ile onile edan ogboni macumba voodoo vodouOlodumare. Olorun, inle erinle eshu yansa oriri Eledaa. Ori, Egbe, Ibeji, Abiku,matanzas botanica incense candles oils powders mojo lucky hand st saints powers eleggua ife ile bablu omolu inche warriors ikofa ipese olubaje pierre verger brazil cabocol mami wata mamiwata sonpona herbalism hindu african afrikan afrika blacck soap iyerosun african grey gray parrot feather ikodide om abbilona lazaro roz salsa s
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Yoruba Beaded Priest's Shawl-Africa Original
Beautiful beadwork and cowrie shells. Apparent old age. This item was in an African art gallery in New Orleans that previously closed. Item is approx. 50" long and 11" wide.
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VINTAGE YORUBA COLORFUL BEADED SASH CROCODILE LIZARD COWRIE SHELLS~55"
Straight from a Tribal Art collector who had many Yoruba sashes. Masks and other interesting pieces! This Sash/ Diviners Belt is superbly hand made with African glass bead work by the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Decorated with cowrie shells, crocodiles, diamond shapes etc. The back is covered with a heavy patched cotton type fabric. This sash can be hung on a wall, displayed on the floor or on a piece of furniture. The colors are amazing vibrant purples, blues, torquoise, orange, red, brown and black. The edge of the piece shows a nice patina on the fabric and the hand stitching. This piece was meticulously constructed and will make a stunning wall hanging. Certainly would be a WONDERFUL addition to your collection! Save me as a favorite seller and check back often! Thanks! Your package will be in the mail within 1 business day of cleared payment! ... more~~~~PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW!~~~~~ PLEASE REVIEW ALL PICTURES as they are a part of the item description– RETURN POLICY I accept returns within 14 days of the actual ship date(ship date is when the shipping company picks up the package) Return costs are buyer’s responsibility. I DO NOT REFUND YOUR RETURN SHIPPING COSTS! Refunds given as: money back for the item minus MY cost of shipping to you. The listings are as is/ as shown/ as described to the best of my ability. I strive to provide accurate descriptions and measurements. PLEASE take the time to go over the measurements to ensure proper fit and ask any questions about color if that is a great concern to you. Computer monitors are all different so what I see in color on mine may be different than what you see. Please ask questions. The item has to be in its original condition in order to qualify for a refund. PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS THOROUGHLY- IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. If you are unsure about something please ask! PAYPAL PAYMENTS ONLY I USE THE GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM unless an item states that I will ship to your location. Please do not ask if the price can be adjusted. I have no control over shi
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Yoruba Beaded Kneeling Presenting Bowl Nigeria African Miniature
Title, Yoruba Beaded Kneeling Presenting Bowl Nigeria African Miniature, Type of Object, Shrine Sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, beads. Wood, unknown materials, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 9 inches H. x 5.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, cut and loose strands. Missing beads. Additional Information: A miniature beaded figure depicting a kneeling female presenting a calabash. The figure is beautifully covered with yellow and green beads complimented wit blue. Red, white, and gold beads. figure. The figure is from the Yoruba and represents of a religious devotee found on private shrines among the Yoruba. Placed in a shrine such a figure could be a devotee of either Eshu. One of the major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. The calabash symbolizes Offerings presented ... moreto the deity. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to life whether used during divination or masks worn or figural sculptures that are found in shrines or carried during ceremonies. There is a large corpus of Yoruba sculpture known and identified as to symbol and meaning identified to the various orishas or deities. Yoruba traditional religion has a structured pantheon of the deities known as Orisha numbering between 400 and 700 individual Yoruba gods that may share powers and attributes that are articulated in sculptural form. Recommended Reading: R. F. Thompson: Black Gods and Kings: Yoruba Art at UCLA. Los Angeles, 1971) W. Fagg and J. Pemberton III: Yoruba Sculpture of West Africa. New York, 1982) H. J. Drewal and J. Pemberton III. With R. Abiodun Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought, New York, 1989) Lawal. B. The Gelede Spectacle. Art, Gender, and Social Harmony in an African Culture. Seattle, London 1996) Witte. H. A Closer Look; Local Styles in the Yoruba Art Collection of the Afrika Museum, Berg en Dal. 2004. H. J. Drewal and J. Mason. YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT I
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African tribal YORUBA beaded crown, home decor, ethnographic art, altar, sacred
Hello& thanks for your interest in this Wonderful Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown for a King This is an outstanding piece of ethnographic spiritual art from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. It is a special COLORFUL Crown with 2 orisha faces. A commanding bird at the top protects the powerful medicines inserted in the crowns summit. Other birds added on the crowns body are symbols of the mystical powers of women whose support is needed for the OBA to rule effectively. It was created using hundreds of glass African trade beads sewn atop a sturdy muslin and wire base. It measures approximately 16"H in height by 8"1/2 in diameter. This relic can be used on an altar. In ceremony or appreciated as the magnificent spiritual artifact it has been created to be. You can see evidence of use and cracks due to age or drying. Please check out ... morethe pictures Ask questions through eBay messaging. I will gladly combine shipping so check out my other items. Thanks for looking& happy treasure hunting! Please read all of the description and additional information before you purchase. NOTE: We take our customer feedback very seriously. If you are unhappy with your purchase. Please do not leave negative feedback. If you will contact us within 3 days of receipt of item, we will do everything we can to resolve any issues you may have. Payment: We accept payment through Paypal. We wish to receive payment within 3 days after auction ends. If you wish to pay with a form of payment other than Paypal. Please email before you purchase. Shipping: USPS shipping will be calculated and will vary by buyer location unless otherwise noted. International buyers will pay additional shipping. Calculated at close of listing. We will ship no more than 3 business days after receipt of payment and only to confirmed Paypal addresses. We will combine shipping and handling when possible. Terms of Sale: Items are sold“as is” and are described to the best of our ability. An oversight or lack of knowledge on our part is not an attempt to deceive. No w
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African tribal YORUBA beaded crown, home decor, ethnographic art, blue, Nigeria
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE This elegant beaded crown comes form the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Each color of bead represents a different God. Red represents Shango. God of Thunder and a great warrior, blue, yellow and maroon represent three river Goddesses, white represents Orisha or supreme being and creator of mankind. White symbolizes purity as well, black, Eshu the messenger of the Gods. A commanding bird at the top protects the powerful medicines inserted in the crowns summit. Other birds added on the crowns body are symbols of the mystical powers of women whose support is needed for the OBA to rule effectively. Faces represent Oduduwa the first ruler to wear a crown and the first OBA. The face also represents royal ancestors who are said to watch over and protect all royal lines. The beaded veil shields the face of ... morethe OBA from the people who are not to look directly at his head because of the divine power he embodies. This crown signals that the king is connected to the Gods. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE This crown measures 19" plus the 15" long veil for a total of 34" In excellent condition other than a few missing strands of beads on veil. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The age is fairly new. Perhaps five years or less. Stand not included. Se Alafia Ni Ore Mi" peace and prosperity unto you my friends!
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African tribal beaded soldier Yoruba Nigeria 12 pix scroll ALL the way down!
This beaded altar piece comes from the Yoruba People of Nigeria. Each bead represents a different God. Red represents Shango. God of Thunder and a great warrior. Blue, yellow and maroon represent three river Goddesses, white represents Orisha or Supreme being and creator of mankind, all white crowns symbolize purity as well. Black, Eshu the messenger of the Gods, A commanding bird at the top protects the powerful medicines inserted in the crowns summit. Other birds added on the crowns body are symbols of the mystical powers of women whose support is needed for the OBA to rule effectively. Faces represent Oduduwa the first ruler to wear a crown and the first OBA. The face also represents royal ancestors who are said to watch over and protect all royal lines. Triangles are meant to reflect sacred qualities. This sacred piece measures 26" ... moreoverall height and 10" wide. Se alafia ni ore mi" Peace and prosperity unto you my friends!
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Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Cap Crown Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Cap Crown Mitre Nigeria Africa Type of Object, Ceremonial crown. Cap, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Fabric, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 10.5 inches Diam x 7.75 inches H. x 10.5 inches W, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, none, Additional Information: A beautiful and colorful beaded cap in the form of a mitre and decorated with floral design around. This beaded cap is identified with the Yoruba people and was worn as a ceremonial attire by Yoruba chiefs and notables. Among the Yoruba. Beads are symbols of identity wealth and status. In the past they used to have exchange values and were also used in rituals as charms and talismans. Beads possess a spiritual power and are used as a decorative medium on various insignia of authority including headgear ... moresuch as this. Beadwork is the province of dignitaries. Diviners, and other members of the society who deal with supernatural forces and act as intermediaries between the living world and the world of deities and spirits. They define their status and rank and distinguish their owners and warn the viewer to matters of position. Knowledge, and power. In Yoruba culture. B eaded patterns as well as the colors of beads have symbolic meaning for wearers. Recommended Reading: Henry John Drewal and John Mason. BEADS, BODY AND SOUL YORUBA BEADWORK. ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE, 1998, Los Angeles: UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. 87160* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure ou
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Black and White Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Black and White Nigeria African, Type of Object, Crown. Royal hat/ headdress, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Aso oke cloth. Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. Veil)  x 21 inches H. x 11 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, traces of glue in the interior and outside, Additional Information: The right to wear crowns ... moreis limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendents of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshiped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by he senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(diety) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Orisha is the generic name for a
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Yoruba Beaded Figure Hunter Bow Fly Whisk Nigeria African 32 In.
Title, Yoruba Beaded Figure Hunter Holding Bow Fly Whisk Nigeria African Type of Object, Beaded figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Wood, cotton cloth, hair Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 32 inches H. x 11.5 inches W. x 7 inches deep, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, traces of glue on cotton cloth. Hole in back of tunic, a few loose or cut strand with missing ... morebead, Additional Information: A 32 inches tall Beaded hunter or priest. A work from the Yoruba. This wonderful work in made of wood, and beads. The standing male figure carries a bow and arrow in left hand and fly whisk in right hand. This fantastic figure wears a traditional beaded tunic and a necklace. Built upon an armature of sticks this figure has been carefully created by the sewing of literally thousands of small beads for the costume, the body details and the weapon and staff. The details of costume are well developed with the decorative pattern on front and in the back. The symbolism of beaded figures in Yoruba culture is well explained in their religion. Theoretically. Only direct descendents of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The figure itself was probably placed on a family or individual shrine devoteed to an Orisha, which holds the power to protect the individual with his family. Among the Yoruba. Beadwo
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Blue Black Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Blue Black Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Crown. Adenla, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, glass beads. Cotton cloth, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 18 inches tall x 33 inches including fringes x 9 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few loose strands, Additional Information: The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba ... morekings. Theoretically. Only direct descendants of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshipped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by at the senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(deity) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Orisha is the generic name for a deity and not a king. It was eith
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AFRICAN HAND BEADED DIVINERS CEREMONIAL SASH/BELT, AFRICA YORUBA NIGERIA
Beautiful handmade African glass bead and seashell diviners ceremonial sash and thong from Yoruba Nigeria Africa. It is missing two shells. Approximate size is 45 1/2" long x 6" wide. Terms of Sale: Payment Terms ~ PayPal is the only payment method we accept on all transactions Please pay within 3 days after the end of the auction Shipping Terms ~ We ship only within the U.S. and Canada and do participate in the Global Shipping Program on most items Items ship within 1 business day after receipt of cleared PayPal payment We will combine shipping on multiple items if requested. Please contact us prior to paying and we will send you an invoice with the cost of the combined shipping Refunds/Return Policy ~ We do offer a return policy. The item must be returned in original condition within 14 days As shipping costs are not retrievable. ... moreWe are unable to refund shipping costs unless the item was not as described Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs Feedback ~ Our customers are very important to us and we strive for 100% positive feedback If you are unhappy with your item or our service for any reason. Please contact us first before leaving feedback or opening an case so that we have the opportunity to resolve the problem Thanks so much for looking at our auction! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions prior to bidding! Please check out our other items! RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3F4f%3E-147c50ac37f-0x111-
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Yoruba Beaded Bird with Four Baby Birds Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Beaded Bird with Four Baby Birds Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, beaded figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Wood. Beads, cotton cloth, cardboard, iron, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 16 inches H. x 9.75 inches W. x 21 inches D. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Loose and cut strands with a few missing beads, Additional Information: An impressive beaded ... morefigure of a bird with its babies. A mother of Four baby birds! The mother is eating a snake or devour a snake or a fish? The piece has substantial age and demonstrate much handling. This superb beadwork sculpture composed of beadwork sewn on cloth over a wooden armature all mounted on a base. The different colors of beads and their combinations make this a colorful tour de force of color and form. This beaded figure iis to be assocate with the chief or King as the beads as among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. And the symbolism of beaded figures in Yoruba culture is well explainedin their religion. Theoretically, only direct descendents of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The figure itself was more likely placed on a family or individual shrine devoteed to an Orisha, which holds the power t
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Antique Set of 5 African Yoruba Tribe of Nigeria Beaded BIRD Figurines COOL yqz
Untitled Document Welcome to EstateAuctionsInc! We are one of the Leading Sellers of Antiques. Collectibles and Quirky items on eBay. We have been selling since 1998 and ALL of our auctions start at.99 cents. We are proud to announce that we maintain a"FIVE STAR Detailed Seller Rating" and our staff strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Our 100% feedback rating will vouch for that. We work with consigners from Coast-To-Coast and work hard to make sure we have top quality items. We are"Your Quality Zone" search"YQZ" to see our other listings or_ UP IN THIS AUCTION Antique Set of 5 African Yoruba Tribe of Nigeria Beaded BIRD Figurines COOL Hand Made! ~ Shabby Chic! Please be patient there are 16 photos to be loaded in this auction. We have come across a huge collection of African art. Musical instruments, combs, ... moremasks, statues, etc. that we will be listing over the next few weeks. We are no experts in African art, so if we get anything wrong, please let us know. Be sure to keep checking back to see all the new exciting things we will be listing! In this auction we have a set of 5 antique African beaded bird figurines from the Yoruba Tribe of Nigeria. All of the Yoruba crowns we previously listed in separate auctions have these very same birds placed upon them. Some more than others. Birds hold a deep spiritual meaning to the Yoruba tribe. They measure approx. 6" x 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" and we are calling them shabby chic due to some bead loss and discoloration in the fabric. This is a great set of handmade tribal beaded figurines. They would look great alongside African collection! GOOD LUCK! Yoruba Tribe Crowns from wiki: Bird Motif The bird motif on most crowns has layers of meaning. It recalls how Odùduwà. Assisted by a mythical bird, created habitable land on the primordial waters at Ilé Ifè, where he eventually became the first king. It is also emblematic of the role of the king as an intermediary between his subjects and the òrìsà, in
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Yoruba African Beaded Bottle
Beaded bottle including cork stopper. Minor unravelling between the neck and opening at the top of bottle. Combined shipping available. Shipping from Canada. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*05e54c%3E-147fc8d1be0-0x105-
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Yoruba African Beaded Horn
7 inches long. 1 3/4 inches wide. Intricate beadwork all around, including thong attached to each end. Condition is near perfect. Only one spot with 2-3 missing beads. Great piece. Shipping from Canada. Combined shipping available.
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Antique African Yoruba Beaded Nigeria KING Ceremonial Vessel Lizard Birds Lid
this is an old vintage rare piece! condition is as found please read! I PURCHASED THIS FROM A MAJOR COLLECTOR WHO WAS A FRIEND WHO PASSED AWAY. HIS FAMILY WAS UNSURE OF ITS ORIGIN BUT MY FRIEND ONCE SHOWED ME THIS AND TOLD ME WHAT IT WAS. HE WAS SAYING THAT THIS ISN'T A TYPICAL TOURIST PIECE. IT IS A CEREMONIAL PIECE FOR THE TRIBE. HE WASN'T SURE OF THE DATE BUT WAS SURE IT WAS YORUBA, THE LOOK OF THIS PIECE IS STUNNING. IT IS VERY TRIBAL LOOKING. THE WORKMANSHIP IS BEAUTIFUL YET SHOWS A VERY HAND MADE LOOK TO IT. JUST STUDY THE PICTURES TO SEE THE WAY IT WAS STITCHED TOGETHER. LIKE I SAID. THIS ISN'T A TOURIST PIECE. IT IS A TRIBAL PIECE. IF YOU DECORATE IN THIS SORT OF PRIMITIVE. YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY AT THE LIZARD PATTERNS. ONE SIDE HAS A BIRD OVER THE LIZARD. IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS MADE FROM A GOURD WITH OLD FABRIC HOLDING THE ... moreBEADS. IF YOU LOOK ALONG THE TOP OF THE VESSEL. YOU WILL NOTICE THERE IS SOME OF THE DARK COLORED BEADS MISSING. THAT IS THE WAY I GOT THIS PIECE. THAT IS THE DAMAGE BUT CAN BE FIXED BY A CRAFTY PERSON. ALSO, JUST LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PICS. ITS TRIBAL SO ITS NOT PERFECT! ITS OLD. ITS FUNKY ITS BEAUTIFUL ITS FLAWED IT IS WHAT IT IS! IN CONCLUSION. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND READ MY DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BECAUSE WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICS AND WHAT I DESCRIBE IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PIECE IN MY OPINION BUT YOU DECIDE! ANY QUESTIONS. PLEASE ASK!
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Yoruba Beaded Flywhisk Irukere For Diviner Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Flywhisk Irukere For Diviner Nigeria African Type of Object, Artifact. Beadwork, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Animal tail, hair, beads, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches long, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Loose beads, Additional Information: This flywhisk with handle nicely decorated with beads is from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. ... moreBeaded flywhisks such as this are known as Irukere Ileke(a beaded fly whisk) Such objects were used as emblems of power by the king or chief. During ceremonies the king will hold such a flywhisk he would be waving majestically. Hans Witte(2004:231) reported that" Kings sometimes hold the whisks in front of their mouths to protect their subjects against the power of their words. In a sense. Both flywhisks and scepters replace words when a king uses them to wave or gesticulate" The meaning of the design on this flywhisk is unknown. The colors red, yellow, blue, are associated with the royalty. Recommended Reading: Hans Witte. Local styles in the Yoruba Art Collection of the Africa Museum, Berg en Dal. A closer Look, 2004. 88050* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, thr
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Old Tribal African Trade YORUBA Glass Beaded Foot Cushion Rest Nigeria Africa
jackson*zorro Old Tribal African Trade YORUBA Glass Beaded Foot Cushion Rest Nigeria Africa*PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH THE ENTIRE LISTING* Please make your payment within 24 hours of auction's end. Yoruba(Nigeria) Royal Beaded Footrest Beads. Leather, and cloth Dia. 12 inches This stuffed and elaborately beaded footrest once served in the court of a Yoruba king. Most probably used by the king himself to sit on or rest his feet. The top is completely beaded with floral forms and the backing is leather. The condition is good for its age. It does have some wear spots.please view photos below. There is such a lively sense of nature. Life and energy exuding from this cushion, it seems to speak a visual language all its own. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is a symbol of kingship, and thus placed on crowns, slippers, gowns, cushions, staffs, and umbrellas. ... moreWhen the king wears his crown he is imbued with the sacred power of the ancestors and his feet should not touch the ground. Raising a ruler's feet is an ancient Yoruba sign of respect and ritual separation. A WONDERFUL addition to your collection! Please email with questions. All my items come from smoke-free environment. Please read all of my terms before bidding TERMS- All Sales Final- Paypal only- Please make your payment within 24 hours of auction's end.
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Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Pillbox Cap with Tassels Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Pillbox Cap with Tassels Nigeria African, Type of Object, Beaded Ceremonial cap, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Fabric, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 3 inches H. x 8 inches diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few loose strands with missing beads. Dust, stains and dust on cotton cloth inside, Additional information: A beautiful ... morepillbox style cap covered with tiny beads in various colors. This cap has a typical interlaces motif on the top. This beaded cap called orikogbofo was worn as part of daily attire by Yoruba notables. Among the Yoruba. Beads are symbols of identity wealth and status. In the past they used to have exchange values and were also used in rituals as charms and talismans. Beads possess a spiritual power and are used as a decorative medium on various insignia of authority including headgears such as this. Beadwork is the province of dignitaries. Diviners, and other members of the society who deal with supernatural forces and act as intermediaries between the living world and the world of deities and spirits. They define their status and rank and distinguish their owners and warn the viewer to matters of position. Knowledge, and power. Beaded patterns as well as the colors of beads have symbolic meaning for wearers. Recommended reading: Henry John Drewal and John Mason. BEADS, BODY AND SOUL YORUBA BEADWORK. ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE, 1998, Los Angeles: UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. 88383* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add U
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Original Hand Beaded Yoruba Tribe Chairs (Nigeria) 25"X25"X39" ea.
You are bidding on a set of authentic original hand made glass beaded Yoruba Tribe chairs from Nigeria. Each chair measures 25"L 25"W 39"H. 40 lbs approx.
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Yoruba Beaded Priest Figure Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Beaded Priest Figure Nigeria Africa Type of Object, Beaded Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Cloth, wood, Approximate Age, mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 49.75 inches H. x 14.25 inches W. x 4.25 inches D, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Loose strands with missing beads. Dust, tears in cotton cloth, stains. Additional Information: A superb Yoruba beaded figure shown standing on a square platform ... morecarrying a staff in the right hand and a gourd in the left hand. The figure wears an elaborate beaded hat and costume. It might be a representation of a priest or a diviner. Built upon an armature of sticks this figure has been carefully created by the sewing of literally thousands of small beads for the head and the body. The costume, the headdress, the staff and and the fgourd. Details of costume are well developed with the decorative patterns formed with cowrie shells. This is most likely an old example of Yoruba beadwork that carries a long heritage of the rich Yoruba decorative arts. The figure was used as a priest shrine piece as among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. For excellent examples of Yoruba beadwork. See Fagg's"YORUBA BEADWORK" and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE, by Drewal and Mason. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 87598* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive fee
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PAIR OF YORUBA IBEJI FIGURES IGBOMINA REGION WITH BEADED VESTS
FOR AUCTION A PAIR OF YORUBA IBEJI FIGURES MADE IN NIGERIA IGBOMINA REGION THESE FIGURES ARE MADE IN THE OLDER STYLE OF THE IGBOMINA AND ARE A FINE PAIR THEY ARE MADE OF HARD WOOD AND ARE 11 INCHES TALL THE STARTING BID IS 300.00 BUYER PAYS SHIPPING COST AND PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN ONE DAY AFTER FINAL SALE
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African Yoruba Diviner's Belt Nigeria Birds Beaded
This is a beautiful African"Diviner's Belt" called a"Yoruba" from Nigeria. It is also referred to as a"Kings Belt" It measures 37" excluding the hanging loop) x 4 1/2" I believe it is missing a cowrie shell from the point at the bottom. It features birds.the symbol of feminine power. The backing appears to be a muslin type material that shows age and some old repairs. This was purchased nearly 20 years ago at an auction on the west coast of Florida at which time it was said to be over 70 years old. If you look closely to the photo of the first bird from the top you will see a red bead. I understand that these beaded works were"signed" by inserting a unique bead of a certain color to indicate the artist. This would make a great wall hanging as it is very colorful. International buyers please ... moreask for a shipping quote before bidding/buying.
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Yoruba Diviner Beaded Bag Ifa Nigeria Africa SALE WAS $150
Title, Yoruba Beaded Diviner Bag Apo Ileke Ifa Nigeria African, Type of Object, artifact. Beadwork, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass Beads. Cotton cloth, cardboard, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 31 inches x 13 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, afew missing beads. Dirt on cotton cloth, Yoruba Beaded Diviner Bag Apo Ileke Ifa Nigeria. African Additional Information: A ... moreyoruba bag embellished with glass beads with a design of a human face in the ceter. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ifa diviner, something akin to a priest. Worn by Babalawo(diviners) beaded bags such as this are known as Apo Ileke Ifa and would hold the diviner's chains or cowrie shells that would be tossed onto the ground and interpreted by the diviner. Yoruba diviners have been seen dancing with beaded bags like this during the annual Ifa festivals. Ifa divination plays and important role in the lives of the Yoruba determine their actions or explaining misfortunes. Colors and designs play significant symbolic roles among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Yellow and green beads are associated with Ifa. Black and white beads with Eshu, red and white beads are also for Orisha Shango. The blue is associated to the royalties. The cowrie shells were used as a form of currency in the past. They have ritual significance in the Ifa divination. For excellent examples of Yoruba beadwork. See Fagg's YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL; ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. 83725* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2
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Yoruba Beaded Bird With 4 Small Bird Figures Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba large Beaded Bird With 4 Small Bird Figures Nigeria African Type of Object, Figure, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Beads. Cotton fabric,wood, unknown materials inside, Approximate Age, second half 20th century Dimensions, 21 inches D. x 19.5 inches H. x11 inches W. Overall Condition, Good Damage/Repair, a few missing strands i visible traces use in places, Additional Information: A Yoruba bird figure with its four babies nicely embellished with tiny glass beads on a square plateform. This figure is decorated with fringes of bead strands. The surface shows traces of use. The symbolism of beaded figures in Yoruba culture is well explainedin their religion. Theoretically. Only direct descendents of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA ... moreblessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The figure itself was probably placed on a family or individual shrine devoteed to an Orisha, which holds the power to protect the individual with his family. The Image of birds on Yoruba art is very common and has an important meaning for the Yoruba. In almost all instances of Yoruba ritual art, birds are references to the mystical power of women, known affectionally as"awon iya wa" our mothers) or abusively as"aje" witches) As there are positive and negative valences to the mystical powers of women(and gods, spirits and ancestors) so too the substances guarded by the bird-mothers can either protect or destroy the person who wears the crown. Given the central role played by women in controlling, placing, protecting, and sacrificing to the crown, the birds signify that the king himself rules only with the support and cooperation of"awon iya wa.According to the Orangun-Ila: Without the mothers I could not rule. I could not have power over witchcraft in the town
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Yoruba Beaded 'Diver's belt' Nigeria
This charming'Diver's Belt' is handmade of thousands of colorful glass beads by the Yoruba Tribe in Nigeria. Measures 6 3/4" x 52"
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VINTAGE AFRICAN TRIBAL BEADED CROWN ADORNMENT YORUBA DIVINE ROYAL KING ADEILEKE
GJPaw Auctions is pleased to offer a West African. Yoruba people(Nigeria) Beaded and Veiled Crown with Birds. Beaded and veiled crowns, called adeileke. Are traditionally worn by Yoruba kings who are considered direct descendants of Oduduwa. The mythical Father and first king( oba) of the Yoruba people. The crown measures 8 inches in width by 8 inches in depth by 31 inches in height(20.3 cm by 78.7 cm) It shows wear consistent with the mid-20 th Century. An extraordinary piece in the tribal divine kingship tradition. It would make a superb addition to any hat, adornment, design or costume collection, bead collection, or collection of African art. The crown is considered the center of the king’s power. Potent medicines are placed at the top of the crown to protect the king's head and thus his reign. The veil that covers the king's ... moreface hides his individuality and focuses attention on the crown. Which serves as the visual link between the world of the living( aye) and the spiritual world( orun) Because the king is considered to be important to the spiritual well being of the Yoruba people. He is considered a link between these two worlds. The birds decorating the crown represent the royal bird. Okin. And are symbols of the mystical powers of women whose support is needed for the oba to rule effectively. The birds also represent the unseen or spirit world and their presence indicates the king’s capacity to mediate between the world of the humans and the world of the Orisha. Or gods. The linear patterns represent continuity and balance. The color white represents Obatala. The orisha of purity who is considered to be highly ethical. The blue represents a cool. Informed impartial personality; and red represents the Orisha Shango. A warrior and guardian of the people and a person who cares deeply about their responsibilities. GJPaw Auctions has been in the Art business for over 25 years and is now expanding its operation to eBay. Our goal is to bring the same experience and excitement of collecting that we
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Yoruba Beaded Horseman /Rider on Horse Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Beaded Horseman/ Rider on Horse Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Beaded figure Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Beads, cotton cloth Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches H. x 10 inches d. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, dust. Missing beads from loose strands on one arm Additional Information: A beaded Horseman from the Yoruba people of ... moreNigeria. The mounted rider is a common theme in Yoruba sculpture especially emerging from the area of Ikiti in northeast Yoruba and. It was here that mounted warrior-hunters established a number of kingdoms during the 1700 s in where the horse was a symbol of rank. Position, and authority. The folded over headdress represents the tall beaded crown that rulers wore indicating their rank. The beads are sewn onto cotton cloth. This is an interesting figure for it demonstrates the Yoruba artists skills in actively using all kind of medium to be creative and priests to be ritually effiscient. Among the Yoruba. Beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a king and a priest. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. Orisha is the generic name for a deity and not a king. It was either of the orishas Olokun(god of the sea) or Obalufon that gave humans the gift of beads. 87957* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been sell
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Vintage African Yoruba Diviner beaded bag..Beautiful~ 20th c
Vintage African Yoruba Diviner beaded bag. 12 inches x 11 1/2 inch closed(folded shut) 24 inches x 23 inches when open. Front of bag has a heavily beaded design divided into 4 sections by little conch shells. Bead colors on front: White. Blue, Red and Yellow. Canvas type material on the inside and back panel. A pocket is in the interior, very old but intact. Hand sewn edges. Strap is a rope of some type completely covered in green. Red and blue beads. Some minor bead loss to the strap. Please look at the photos as part of the description. I'm not an expert. Thank you to the many Ebayer's that gave me information US bidders only. No new or zero bidders unless they contact me first. Will be shipped priority mail USPS or Canada. Any questions. Please contact me at least 24hrs before the end of the auction.
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Yoruba Nigeria Beaded Cowrie Shell Wall Hanging Hand 46" x6" Africa alien face
For sale is four Yoruba beaded panels. 6.5" wide x 49" long. beaded with cloth on back. The Yoruba from Nigeria create these beautiful beaded hangings. Incorporating traditional beliefs and symbols into the design. They are hand-sewn with thousands of tiny beads in brilliant colors, framed by a row of hand-sewn cowry shells and completely lined. Beads and cowry shells were signs of wealth and status. The Yoruba decorate their beadwork with animals, masks, and other images that are tied to the traditional beliefs. They are symbols of the owner's spiritual position, are worn in public ceremonies and displayed in their homes. The Yoruba have long been known for fantastic beadwork and this piece is no exception. This beautiful wall hanging is in a excellent flawless condition. It comprises five geometric beaded panels with faces. ... moreFish and other ornaments.
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SUPERB Tribal African Beaded YORUBA Hand Beaded Sash Banner
I have this antique African Hand Beaded Banner Sash up for sale in excellent condition. It measures 7" tall x 56" wide and was recently purchased from the estate of the original owner of the Ye Ole Curiosity Shoppe in downtown Seattle who purchased it way back in the late 1940's from YORUBA. NIGERIA. It's gorgeous and very rare in this condition.
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Yoruba Beaded Dance Panel Yata with Mirrors Ifa Divination African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Dance Panel Yata with Mirror Ifa Divination African, Type of Object, Beaded dance Panel Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, cotton cloth. Cardboard, vegetal fibers, sac, cowrie shells, mirror, one layer missing in the bottom, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 10 inches x 10 inches, Overall Condition, Good.Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, broken mirror. Loose beads, strap missing, loose and ... morecut Yoruba Beaded Dance Panel Yata with Mirrors African Additional Information: A dance panel in the form of a square frame made of cardboard covered with cotton cloth pnton whchi are sewn tiny beads in red. White, and blue. The panel had a long cloth strap(missing here) attached to the upper edge. The beads in bright colors enhance the aesthetic of this panel. Most of these dance panel are decorated with not only cowrie shells, but with beads and sometimes with aluminum or thin copper alloy strips. This one does not have beads or metal strips. But it has cowrie shells nicely displayed in lozenge pattern. At the intersection of the two cotton strips is a circular mirror. Three cloth layers are hanging down the panel. One panel is missing. There is a long cotton cloth strap attached to the upper edge. Such dance panels known as Yata are worn in pair on the hip with the strap over the opposite shoulder during ritual dances dedicated to various deities. For close similar examples see: Hans Witte. Local Styles in the Yoruba Art Collection of The Afrika Museum, Berg en Dal, A Closer Look, 2004, figs 229-230. See also Yoruba beadwork. See Fagg's YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND
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Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Cap with Crown Motifs Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Cap with Crown Motifs Nigeria African, Type of Object, Beaded Ceremonial cap, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Aso oke fabric, cardboard, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 4.25 inches H. x 8.25 inches diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, loose tassel. A few missing beads, worn cotton cloth, Additional information: A Yoruba beaded cap covered ... morewith tiny green. Yellow, red, blue glass beads. This beaded cap called orikogbofo was worn as part of daily attire by Yoruba notables. Among the Yoruba. Beads are symbols of identity wealth and status. In the past they used to have exchange values and were also used in rituals as charms and talismans. Beads possess a spiritual power and are used as a decorative medium on various insignia of authority including headgears such as this. Beadwork is the province of dignitaries. Diviners, and other members of the society who deal with supernatural forces and act as intermediaries between the living world and the world of deities and spirits. They define their status and rank and distinguish their owners and warn the viewer to matters of position. Knowledge, and power. Beaded patterns as well as the colors of beads have symbolic meaning for wearers. Recommended reading: Henry John Drewal and John Mason. BEADS, BODY AND SOUL YORUBA BEADWORK. ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE, 1998, Los Angeles: UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. 88125* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBa
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VINTAGE AFRICAN YORUBA TRIBAL BEADED / SHELL & COVERED STORAGE BASKET
vintage African Yoruba tribal hand beaded covered storage basket rich colors. Great craftsmanship. basket and lid both show signs of use and wear. some beadwork is missing. fraying and discoloration. Etc. well made. heavy in weight- over 3 lbs for basket and lid together. you don't find these pieces very often- if you are an African Arts collector- here is a great opportunity to own a fantastic example of such fine craftsmanship. you can see that this piece with lid must have taken many many hours of detailed work. rich colors. totally decorated with beads& shells. basket itself measures approx. 9 1/2 inches high(10 with lid) 10 inches in diameter. see many photos for details. from a wonderful estate collection of African Art* I also have a LARGER oval shaped covered& woven basket listed both with NO RESERVE. from a non-smoking ... moreenvironment*
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yoruba sash belt beaded snake
For sale a great yoruba sash. It is an item truly worn by a high rank hierarchy. You can see wear appropriate to the use. It is not a tourist item. I can't imagine how long would it take to make something like that. Possibly ling weeks. One seashell needs to be placed back. It is a preowned item so it may show signs of age and wear; refer to the pictures and ask questions if necessary. Item is sold as is. No returns. No international buyers please. I am selling other unique and pretty items so please check my auctions! I always ship on Fridays and Saturdays. Thank you.
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Vintage African Yoruba Figure of a Woman 24" Beaded Sculpture
This is a wonderful old figure of a person. Most likely a woman, carrying a bag on her head. She is posed in a kneeling posture with her legs behind her amidst shells. There a gourd hanging around the neck, maybe a medicine gourd- it's possible that this is a medicine man, although I'm not sure. The figure is fully beaded and the beads look quite old. I am not an expert and this was acquired at an estate sale, however, I believe that it is of Yoruba origin. The Yoruba are a people located in West Africa, primarily in Nigeria. I've seen similar ones that are dated to the mid-20th century, however, the beads and material on this one look older to me, however, not being an expert, I cannot say for sure. I've taken a lot of close-up photos of the beads and you'll notice that they look older and there is some soiling that is ... morebuilt up over the beads and the material looks quite old. The piece measures 24" in height and weighs 4 1/2 lbs. It is in very good condition with the exception of the aforementioned dust/dirt build-up. The legs do not support the weight of the body and it has to be propped up against a wall or other support in order to stand erect. There is a lot of intricate beadwork on this piece. Apparently. Beadwork was sacred to the Yoruba and the colors used have great significance. This is a very interesting piece of African art.
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Vintage African Yoruba Diviner beaded bag..Beautiful~ Very old great shape
Revised auction. Started at very low starting bid. Vintage African Yoruba Diviner beaded bag. 12 inches x 11 1/2 inch closed(folded shut) 24 inches x 23 inches when open. Front of bag has a heavily beaded design divided into 4 sections by little conch shells. Bead colors on front: White. Blue, Red and Yellow, no bead loss, very bright. Canvas type material on the inside and back panel. A pocket is in the interior, very old but intact. Hand sewn edges. Strap is a rope of some type completely covered in green. Red and blue beads. Some minor bead loss to the strap. Please look at the photos as part of the description. I'm not an expert. Thank you to the many Ebayer's that gave me information US bidders only. No new or zero bidders unless they contact me first. Will be shipped priority mail USPS or Canada. Any questions. Please contact ... moreme at least 24hrs before the end of the auction.
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Yoruba Beaded Crown-Adenla-Blue white Birds Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown-Adenla-Blue and white Birds Nigeria African, Type of Object, Beaded Crown, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, bead. Aso Oke cloth, cardboard( string, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 20.5 inches H. x 10 inches diam. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, loose and cut strings with a few missing beads, Additional Information: A beautiful Yoruba beaded king's crown known as adenla- decorated with tiny white and blue beads. The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendants of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates ... moremen from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshipped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by athe senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(deity) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Orisha is the generic name for a deity and not a king. It was either of the orishas Olokun(god of the sea) or Obalufon that gave humans the gift of beads. Bead usage limited to kings, priests and priestesses and certain diviners. Birds represent women, and signify that the King cannot rule without the support of women. See Fagg's YORUBA BEADWORK. I have examined
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Antique Africn Yoruba Nigerian Beaded Shaman Dol, 20 inches tall
Wonderful early Beaded Yoruba shaman doll. 20" tall, all solid beading. From Nigeria, the Yoruba considered beading sacred and this figure likely protected a household. Wonderful colors, solid and weighty, from its solid wood skeleton. Bold bright colors. Wonderful early ethnographic African folk art. Please email any questions prior to bidding. Ships from US estate
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Yoruba Beaded Fly Whisk Irukere For Diviner Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Fly Whisk Irukere For Diviner Nigeria African Type of Object, Artifact. Beadwork, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, wood. Animal tail, hair, beads, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches long, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: This flywhisk with handle nicely decorated with beads is from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Beaded flywhisks ... moresuch as this are known as Irukere Ileke(a beaded fly whisk) Such objects were used as emblems of power by the king or chief. During ceremonies the king will hold such a flywhisk he would be waving majestically. Hans Witte(2004:231) reported that" Kings sometimes hold the whisks in front of their mouths to protect their subjects against the power of their words. In a sense. Both flywhisks and scepters replace words when a king uses them to wave or gesticulate" The meaning of the design on this flywhisk is unknown. The colors red, yellow, blue, are associated with the royalty. Recommended Reading: Hans Witte. Local styles in the Yoruba Art Collection of the Africa Museum, Berg en Dal. A closer Look, 2004. 88049* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which t
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Antique Odigba Ifa Yoruba Nigerian Diviners Hand Beaded Necklace African Tribe
Antique Odigba Ifa Yoruba Nigerian Diviners Hand Beaded Necklace This is a rare museum quality Odigba Ifa Yoruba Nigerian beaded diviner’s necklace. It has the face of Oduduwa the first ruler and OBA done in an ancestral hand beaded design on the front with hand woven cotton textile on the back. It’s accented with large glass European beads and sea shells. The intricate beaded face on the front is done in colors of green. White, orange& yellow and the multi-strand necklace is designed in colors of green, blue, and red. This is an truly an incredible treasure to add to your collection! The ude esale hangs down against the chest. It is said that inside the pouch are sewn certain substances for protection and power for the diviner. Prior to its use. The necklace would receive a special bath in order to be blessed. This necklace was worn ... moreby the diviner around his or her neck during important ceremonies, during the Ifa initiation process and at annual festivals to honor deities. The colors and abstract symbolic patterns refer to the powers and identities of the deity of divination, Ifa, the figure to whom questions are directed during the divination process. DESIGNER/ARTIST: Unknown CONDITION: Some surface wear. Natural imperfections, broken beads due to age. It has one missing large bead on the multi-strand necklace. No missing shells or loose stitching. See photos. COLOR: Green. White, orange, yellow, blue& red SIZE. MEASUREMENTS: Approx. Hangs at 19 ¼” FINISH OR MATERIALS: Fabric. Beads& shells PAYMENT METHOD: PayPal Please Read Our Policies before purchasing Payment: We accept PayPal only for our items and payment is due within 3 DAYS of purchase. Returns: We except returns within 14 days. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Shipping: Our shipping and handling time is 1 day. US S hipping is free except for select items. Instead of passing on unnecessary additional cost to our customers we recycle and use bubble mailers. Bubble wrap, boxes and any other found(like new) packing materials to make sure your
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Fine Tribal Yoruba Ibeji with Beaded Cloth and Cowries Nigeria
Fine Tribal Yoruba Ibeji with Beaded Cloth and Cowries Nigeria Material:Wood Weight:590g Length:35cm We usually ship within 3 days of receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome Check my Ebay shop for items
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Mitre Nigeria Africa SALE WAS $135
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Mitre Nigeria Africa Type of Object, Ceremonial crown. Cap, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Fabric, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, diameter is 11 inches; depth is 9.5 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good, Damage/Repair, dust on beads. Shape has been bent and crumpled slightly, missing a few beads from cut or loose strings, dirt, stains and holes in cotton cloth inside Additional Information: A beautiful and colorful beaded cap in the form of a mitre and decorated with diamond. Human faces, stars and lines fmade out of beads of various colors. This beaded cap is identified with the Yoruba people and was worn as a ceremonial attire by Yoruba chiefs and notables. Among the Yoruba. Beads are symbols of identity wealth and status. In the past they used to have exchange ... morevalues and were also used in rituals as charms and talismans. Beads possess a spiritual power and are used as a decorative medium on various insignia of authority including headgear such as this. Beadwork is the province of dignitaries. Diviners, and other members of the society who deal with supernatural forces and act as intermediaries between the living world and the world of deities and spirits. They define their status and rank and distinguish their owners and warn the viewer to matters of position. Knowledge, and power. Beaded patterns as well as the colors of beads have symbolic meaning for wearers. Recommended Reading: Henry John Drewal and John Mason. BEADS, BODY AND SOUL YORUBA BEADWORK. ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE, 1998, Los Angeles: UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. 87955* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been hono
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Yoruba Ifa Beaded Deviner's Panel. Nigeria. Measures 12" x 11".
Yoruba Tribe(Nigeria) Ifa diviner's(Priestess) panel. These would be worn in pairs. Measures approximately 12" x 11" Strap measures approximately 32" in length. Bead work is in very good condition. Back panel has fading on part of the cloth.
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Vintage Beaded Yoruba Divination Bag - Nigeria - Authentic ~ one-of-a-kind
A Rare Find ~ An Authentic African Yoruba Diviners Bag Provenance: Bought in the mid-1980's at Indigo in Minneapolis. MN. Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Ifa Divination Divination is a method of solving problems and foretelling the future. It has existed for thousands of years throughout the world in different forms. Ifa divination is a traditional way to solve problems among the Yoruba. Divination helps to explain why certain misfortunes are happening to someone. For example. If a farmer’s crops are not growing or if someone in the family is ill they would seek the help of a diviner. Ifa diviners are called babalawo(fathers of ancient wisdom) The function of the Ifa diviner is to determine the reasons that are causing a person’s misfortune. He does this by performing a ritual with the person which reveals the source of the ... moreproblem. The Divination Ceremony Divination depends on interpreting marks made on the divination tray. Divining powder is used to make these marks. Sixteen palm nuts from the African palm tree are the most important of all the objects used in divination. Palm nuts are a symbol of Ifa. The God of Divination. The diviner tries to pick up all sixteen palm nuts in his right hand. If one nut remains in his left hand he makes a double mark in wood dust on his tray; if two remain. He makes a single mark. The diviner recites a verse based on the marks made. These verses act as the advice to help solve the person’s problem. As diviners travel often in the pursuit of their profession. They frequently carry a portable set of Ifa paraphernalia in bags. The divining chain is kept and carried in a shoulder bag. It is made of locally woven cloth, or sometimes of leather, and it may be decorated with cowry shells or beads. Beaded bags are often smaller. A diviner is one of the very few non-royal persons permitted to use solidly beaded materials; these are usually reserved for the Yoruba kings. Who had beaded cushions, slippers, and gowns, and who alone may wear beaded caps and crowns. Written b
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Amber Nigeria African
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Amber Nigeria Africa, Type of Object, Crown. Adenla, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Cotton Cloth, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 18.25 inches tall x 16 inches Veil fringes x 10.5 inches Diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, none, Additional Information: The right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. ... moreOnly direct descendants of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshipped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by at the senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(deity) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Orisha is the generic name for a deity and not a king. It was either of the orishas O
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Lot 400, Ibeji Female w/Protective Beaded Jacket. Yoruba /Santeria / Ifa
Here is a fine example of Ere Ibeji Female with protective beaded Jacket. Yoruba Nigeria, measuring 13 1/2" by 4" When the carving of the Ere Ibeji is completed. The artist is given a feast and payment as determined by the Orishas. Once the figure is brought to the family dwelling, it is placed on a shrine dedicated to Elegba with the hope that the Orisha or soul, which was split in two parts when the twins were born, will now again reside in the figure that represents the dead twin. The sculpted figure is treated and cared for as if it were alive. It is rubbed in sacramental oil, washed, fed, clothed, sung to and prayed to. It is kept standing during the day, and is laid down at night. Often it will be dressed in the same clothing as the living twin, or be decorated in a beaded vest or shown with raised sandals, indicating possible ... moreroyal connections. The responsibility of caring for the ibeji is borne by the mother and female family members of subsequent generations. The sculpture is expected to avert evil from the household, strengthen the manifestations of family love, stare down death, illuminate the pathway through the valley of immortality, and bring good fortune to all who treat it with respect and offer it tokens of affection. Conversely, bad fortune and curses may be engendered if the ibeji is ignored. PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF RECENT PROBLEMS WITH PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED. I SET EBAY TO AUTOMATICALLY OPEN A CASE IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS. Bid with confidence. No reserves! P lease see my other auctions for great deals. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B2d71f%2B4g7%3E-14991b3f92e-0x103-
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59" LONG BEADED SNAKE PATTERN YORUBA DEVINOR'S BELT/SASH 3D ELEPHANT
Y O R U B A B E A D E D BELT The word Yoruba describes both the language and the tribe. The Yoruba live in the south western Nigeria and neighboring Benin Republic. Benin was formally Dahomey) The people who speak Yoruba had 25 kingdoms in the past. City-States) These kingdoms were all separate entities but worked together. Ife-Ife was founded around 1850 AD. The great kingdom of Oyo based in the city of Oyo was founded around 1350 and was still in existence in 1850. Major kingdoms of the Yoruba are. Oyo, Ife, Ijesha, Ekiti, Shabe, Ketu, Owo, Ondo, Itsekiri, Ijebu, Ejbado and Awori. 59" LONG Condition: EXCELLENT BEADS. CLOTH. Among the Yoruba. Beads are associated not only with royalty, but also with priesthood. Beaded caps, pouches, fly whisks and staffs form part of the priest's outfit during ceremonies. Beaded satchels, laba shango. ... moreFeature in the shrines of the god of thunder, Shango, and are worn in the Egungun and Gelede masquerades. Buyer pays $ 00.00 Shipping. USA. $30.00 INTERNATIONAL VALUE $ $ 300.00 +* Please note that all old used Arts will have minor imperfections. Chips, age cracks and other minor irregularities. If you cannot live with that or want a perfect piece. Please bid as old used items are never perfect. I will try as best to point out anything beyond that in my item descriptions. PLEASE READ THE LISTING BEFORE BIDDING. BID IF YOU ARE GOING TO PAY. Return Policy: All items purchased can be returned for a credit within 14 days if item is not as described(minus shipping costs) POLICIES: Buyer prepays. Plus shipping and handling. INSURANCE is INCLUDED. International postage is listed. Winning bidders outside of the United States get Air Mail. After the auction has ended. I will send you email notification of your winning bid. Requesting your shipping information. Upon your reply. Due within 3 business days, I will email you with complete information for mailing in your payment or charging through PayPal(available for U.S. customers and now most International countries) Pay
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Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Nigeria African SALE WAS $250
Title, Yoruba Beaded Crown Adenla Nigeria White and Blue African Type of Object, Crown. Hat, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Glass beads. Aso Oke cloth, metal, vegetal materials or cardboard? Approximate Age, 20th century Dimensions, 20 inches H. x 12.5 inches W, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, traces of glue in places. A few cut strings on birds, missing string-veils, Additional Information: ... moreThe right to wear crowns is limited to approximately fifty Yoruba kings. Theoretically. Only direct descendants of one of the sixteen children of the god ORISHA, first king of the Yoruba people, can wear them. ORISHA blessed mankind with the use of beads, and their use is restricted to those whose spiritual powers enable them to move across the boundary that separates men from gods, the secular from the sacred. The crown itself is worshiped. It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by he senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown. The birds on the side symbolize the fact that the king rules"only with the support of the mothers. Crowns limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba(at Ife) Crowns are called orisha(deity) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Or
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AFRICAN Tribal YORUBA Beaded KING CROWN Ethnographic SACRED Religious Orisha art
Up for your consideration is the terrific item listed in the title and depicted in the visuals. THIS WONDERFUL PIECE OF SPIRITUAL ART ORIGINATED FROM THE ETHNIC YORUBA TRIBE IN AFRICA- NIGERIA AND Southern BENIN. THIS ETHNOGRAPHIC TREASURE IS A CROWN FOR A KING and IS DECORATED(using glass African trade beads) WITH MANY SYMBOLS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT AND PROTECTION OF THE KING'S PEOPLE. IT MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 16" in HEIGHT and 9.5" in DIAMETER. PLEASE EXAMINE VISUAL(S) AS THEY ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF OUR DESCRIPTION. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WE URGE YOU TO SEND THEM OUR WAY. We try to list a wide variety of both vintage& modern sport& non sport collectibles(sports cards. Autographs, memorabilia, militaria, ephemera, photos, art, clothing, toys, trains/ railroadiana, belt buckles, car/ automobilia, books, manuals, ... moreetc) along with useful& new items on eBay so. PLEASE VIEW our other AUCTIONS, VISIT our STORE, READ our FEEDBACK& BID with CONFIDENCE! Thank-you very much, Jim& Barb of Tauby's Treasures LLC(2B-lbl-276-10-5-14)
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Large Vintage Yoruba Africa Beaded Wedding Basket Box Relief Masks
I am now selling items from my fathers lifetime collection of antiques and antiquities. I will be doing that from time-to-time as my father gets ambitious and pulls a variety of antiques and artifacts from shelves and drawers. His antiques and antiquities from many places including. Africa, Egypt and China. Please check back to see what other items I will have for sale. I ship within 24 hours of payment! If payment is received before 10:00 am EST. Item will ship SAME DAY! PLEASE NOTE- The S&H charge INCLUDES insurance. All items will ship with insurance. Payment is due within 4 days of the end of auction. If you are not planning on paying right away. Please contact me to let me know when to expect payment. ITEM: Large Vintage Yoruba Africa Beaded Wedding Basket Box Relief Masks This 14 1/2” H(including peaked cover) richly beaded wedding ... morebasket or box was made by the Yoruba culture of West Africa 50- 60 years ago. It appears to have had extensive tribal use. With tribal stitching maintenance on the cover. The surface is enriched with two turtles, one fish, one elephant and four masks. The bead colors are of bright yellows, reds, emeralds, and earth greens. Old coffee colored fabric(most likely cotton) on which the beads are mounted, of which the interior is lined, and part of the color scheme of the cover shows use and age. The cover top and the the four spear shaped panels-which are joined into a peak to serve as a handle-are decorated with fish and turtle beaded elements. The basket is in good condition with some separation of the ring section under cover that fits into basket rim. The beads appear to be all tight with minor and sporadic losses(which may actually be spaces unaddressed during beading process. A rich powerful statement in any display. PLEASE NOTE- The S&H charge INCLUDES insurance. All items will ship with insurance. PLEASE VIEW THE PHOTOS TO VERIFY THE PHYSICAL CONDITION.
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FABULOUS NIGERIAN YORUBA BEADED BOTTLE w/ BIRD STOPPER
WE HAVE OFFERED HERE A FABULOUS VINTAGE NIGERIAN"YORUBA" BEADED BOTTLE WITH A BIRD STOPPER. THIS ONE HAS A GEOMETRIC PATTERN AROUND THE SIDES OF THE BOTTLE AND A PAIR OF FACES AT THE BOTTOM. THE NECK HAS RINGS OF DIFFERENT COLORED BEADS. AND THERE IS A BEADED BIRD STOPPER. THE BOTTLE IS 3 1/4" ACROSS, AND STANDS 13 1/4' HIGH WITH THE STOPPER. OVERALL IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH SOME SOILING FROM AGE, AND A VERY FEW MISSING BEADS. A GREAT ETHNIC BEADED YORUBA BOTTLE, WHICH WILL SELL WITH NO RESERVE.
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Antique Yoruba Ibeji Twins Set Figures Beaded Vest Wooden Carved African Tribe
Fine Pair Yoruba Ibeji Twins Set Figures Beaded Vest Wooden Carved African Tribe Welcome For your consideration is this set of handcarved. Wooden Yoruba Ibeji Twins with beaded vest garment. This pair is very nicely carved with detailed coiffures and faces. The female twin has a beaded necklace as well as a string of beads around her hips. I'm not sure what the black beads are made of, but they are very interesting. The male twin has a blue beaded necklace. Both figures show wear and some cracks that are expected with age. The female twin has a small crack along her hair as well as a crack on the base. Both are still in good condition for their age. The beaded vest they are wearing has beautiful colors and features what appear to be elephants on the back and a face on the front. It appears that all of the beads are intact and it is in ... moregood condition. Please send a message through Ebay to Imperial5 and we will get back in touch with you as soon as possible! 3c0.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E3c0-149ba674258-0x112-
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Lot 403, Ibeji Male & Female Beaded Ibeji. Yoruba /Santeria / Ifa
Here is a fine example of Ere Ibeji Male& Female with protective beads. Yoruba Nigeria, measuring 10" by 3" When the carving of the Ere Ibeji is completed. The artist is given a feast and payment as determined by the Orishas. Once the figure is brought to the family dwelling, it is placed on a shrine dedicated to Elegba with the hope that the Orisha or soul, which was split in two parts when the twins were born, will now again reside in the figure that represents the dead twin. The sculpted figure is treated and cared for as if it were alive. It is rubbed in sacramental oil, washed, fed, clothed, sung to and prayed to. It is kept standing during the day, and is laid down at night. Often it will be dressed in the same clothing as the living twin, or be decorated in a beaded vest or shown with raised sandals, indicating possible ... moreroyal connections. The responsibility of caring for the ibeji is borne by the mother and female family members of subsequent generations. The sculpture is expected to avert evil from the household, strengthen the manifestations of family love, stare down death, illuminate the pathway through the valley of immortality, and bring good fortune to all who treat it with respect and offer it tokens of affection. Conversely, bad fortune and curses may be engendered if the ibeji is ignored. PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF RECENT PROBLEMS WITH PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED. I SET EBAY TO AUTOMATICALLY OPEN A CASE IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS. Bid with confidence. No reserves! P lease see my other auctions for great deals.
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EARLY YORUBA SCULPTURE BEADWORK / YORUBA BEADED CROWN / AFRICA / NIGERIA
I'm offering an early Yoruba beaded sculpture. This was made to guard a Yoruba King from harm and evil spirits. It's placed by the entrance of the King's dwelling and sits close by when presiding over ceremonies and gatherings. This figural sculpture is covered with tightly woven beads. It's solid and very heavy for it's size. It's 18" tall and 10" wide. It has wear. Staining and shows age throughout. There is some minor expected bead loss. The tiny gourds to the left and right front are real. The central figure being carried is the King well guarded and protected. This is from the 1950's. Possibly 60's, but it could be earlier with some later bead additions. This is a beautiful Yoruba beaded piece. My camera causes a slight color brightness shift; this piece looks much better in person. I do not ... moreship outside the lower 48 states. I've inserted a fixed shipping charge. If shipping is less a refund will be provided.
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Outstanding Yoruba Ancestor Figure with Beaded Apron, Yoruba Nigeria / Santeria
This auction is for a fine Yoruba ancestor figure adorned with a sacred prepared beaded apron and brass bell. These are usually kept on shrine which consist 9 glasses of water. Cigars, candy, white candle, white flowers. Some are kept near the entrance of the home to protect the owner and family. Periodically the owner refreshes the figure by blowing white rum and cigar smoke. Measures 21" by 5 1/2" beaded apron with brass calling bell. Bid with confidence. No reserves! P lease see my other auctions for great deals. Posted with
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Old African Beaded Basket With Lid Yoruba Tribe Beautifully Crafted
Beautifully beaded old African Basket colors of blue. Black, green, orange and red. Very few beads missing. Small hole on bottom of basket. Measures 5" x 5" x 5" in diameter. Yoruba Tribe?
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Yoruba Beaded WomanTwo Guardians Nigeria Africa SALE WAS $290
Title, Yoruba Beaded Kneeling With Bowl and Two Guardians Nigeria African Type of Object, beadedFigure- Mendicant. Shrine Sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, beads. Wood, cotton cloth, cowrie shells, unknown materials, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 16 inches H. x 12 inches W. x 7 inches deep, Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, General wear and dust on cotton cloth, Additional Information: An intersting piece depicting female kneeling figure carrying a calabash in her hands. This figure is surrouded by two stading figures holding knives on shoulders. These two figures seem to play the role of guardians. The figure comes from the Yoruba where such figures are considered a classically traditional representation of a religious devotee found on many shrines among the Yoruba of central ... moreand southern Nigeria. This is an interesting object to add to a collection. Placed in a shrine such a figure could be a devotee of either Eshu or Shango. Both major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. Offerings would be made to her leading to the bowl held by the figure. The mother and child could have had a more public role appearing during festivals and religious ceremonies as Lawal(1996) reports similar figures being carried in a large bowl by a priestess who dances in a trance to celebrate the river goddess Yemoja who has the power to bestow children upon her devotees. Among the Yoruba, beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this were more likely used by a diviner. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to life whether used during divination or masks worn or figural sculptures that are found in shrines or carried during ceremonies. There is a large corpus of Yoruba sculpture known and identified as to symbol and meaning identified to the various orishas or deities. Yoruba traditional religion has a structured pantheon of the deities known as Orisha numbering between 400 and 700
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Yoruba Beaded Kneeling Maternity Nigeria African SALE WAS $225
Title, Yoruba Beaded Kneeling Maternity Carrying Bowl Nigeria African Art, Type of Object, Maternity Figure- Mendicant. Shrine Sculpture, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, beads. Wood, unknown materials, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 9.5 inches W. Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, loose and cut strands. A few missing beads, traces of glue, slightly bent, Additional Information: A beautiful beaded figure of a kneeling female holding a child in her back and a bowl in her hands The bright colors used on this figure make give to the sculpture a chaming and attractive look. The figure comes from the Yoruba where such figures are considered a classically traditional representation of a religious devotee found on many shrines among the Yoruba of central and southern Nigeria. Placed ... morein a shrine such a figure could be a devotee of either Eshu or Shango. Both major deities in the Yoruba pantheon. Offerings would be made to her leading to the bowl held by the figure. The mother and child could have had a more public role appearing during festivals and religious ceremonies as Lawal(1996) reports similar figures being carried in a large bowl by a priestess who dances in a trance to celebrate the river goddess Yemoja who has the power to bestow children upon her devotees. Among the Yoruba, beadwork is the province of the Ife diviner, something akin to a priest. Beadwork pieces like this were more likely used by a diviner. For more information on Yoruba beadwork. Read Fagg's YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason. Among the Yoruba of Nigeria sculpture in service to ritual and religion is integral to life whether used during divination or masks worn or figural sculptures that are found in shrines or carried during ceremonies. There is a large corpus of Yoruba sculpture known and identified as to symbol and meaning identified to the various orishas or deities. Yoruba traditional religion has a structur
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Yoruba Beaded Sash - 3.2 Feet Long - 17,500 African Trade Beads, Nigeria Africa
You are bidding on a Beautiful. Genuine, Antique, Pavé Beaded, Yoruba Sash.from Nigeria.mid-1900's so 50 to 75 years old.the Beaded Sash's length, and the number of Cowrie Shells and Glass Seed Beads are an Yoruba symbol of wealth to be displayed in elite residences, tribal counsil lodges, and during public ceremonies. the Beaded Sash is 37" long and 38 1/2" including the Beaded Suspension Loop.so 3 feet 2 1/2" in length(see picture 1. Note- person holding the Beaded Sash is 5' 7" tall)3" wide.weight 330.1 grams = 11.6 ounces = about 3/4 pound- so a long and substantial Pavé-Beaded Yoruba Sash.apparently made from an Old Dress Remnant(see pictures 2 and 12)Beaded Suspension Loop intact and still functional- made of Cobalt-Blue Glass Seed Glass(see picture 11) Bead count as follows: 1)trimmed ... morein 30 Cowrie Shells from 1 1/8" to 3/4" long(see picture 4)these are old complete seashells. 2)the number of Glass Seed Beads estimated as follows. the Sash's Artwork in Pavé Beaded Panel that is approximately 34" by 2 1/2" so 34 in x 2.5 in = 85 in2. typical 1" by 1" Beaded Pavé Area(1 in2) = 16 Seed Beads by 13 Seed Beads. so 16 Beads x 13 Beads = 208 Beads/in2. so 208 Beads/in2 x 85 in2 = 17.680 Seed Beads total. so about 17.500 tiny, little, Seed Beads meticulously stitched to an old piece of Dress by Nigerian Beaders.all Bead Images set against a Background of Cobalt-Blue Glass Seed Beads.depicting, from bottom up. 1)a Snake(see pictures 9 and 10)in Green. Yellow, and Red Glass Seed Beads.6 1/2" long. 2)typical Yoruba Anthropomorphic Mask.Smiling Face with 2 Verticle Scars on each Cheek(see picture 8)Hourglass Headdress has 2 Triangles apex-to-apex.in Red. Turquoise Blue, Black, and Yellow Glass Seed Beads.6 3/4" tall. 3)2 Matching Lizards facing off(see pictures 5- 7)Lower Lizard 6 1/2" long and Upper Lizard 5 7/8" long.in 2 Shades of Green. Yellow, and Red Glass Seed Beads.
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Ibeji Female Yoruba With Cowries and Beaded Cloth Nigeria
Ibeji Female Yoruba With Cowries and Beaded Cloth Nigeria Material:Wood Weight:650g Length:33cm We usually ship within 3 days of receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome Check my Ebay shop for items
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Yoruba Royal Crown - Birds - Beaded Bright From a Private Tribal Art Collection
Yoruba Royal Crown- Birds- Beaded Bright From a Private Tribal Art Collection Description Yoruba Royal Crown Used in Ceremonies Bright& Colorful Birds Collected pre. 1950's From the Collection of Philip Budrose ~ Measures Approx. 17 1/2" not including fringe Good Condition. Used and Loved Beads missing here and there. Due to age. ~ From the private collection of Philip Budrose. One of the premiere Tribal Arts collector of the 80's& 90's. ~ Great Gift for the Tribal Art Collector About Us Please take a moment to view our other auctions. A majority of our items are from North Shore. Rockport, Gloucester, Cape Ann estates. This is a no reserve auction. The starting bid is always lower than market value. Sometimes lower than actual cost. Cape Ann Fine Arts provides a full art service for Framing, Restoration, Insurance ... moreConsultation and Appraisals.
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Old Yoruba African Beaded Basket / Storage Basket / Lidded Basket
This is a fantastic old Yoruba beaded basket with lid/ storage basket. It is made with thousands of colored glass beads and has high relief lizard and face designs all the way around. It measures about 13" tall by about 13" diameter Overall condition is very good for it's age. There are very few missing beads. The canvas shows signs of age and usage with expected discoloration. Please see pictures. I ACCEPT AND USE ONLY PAYPAL FOR PURCHASE OF ITEMS AT THIS TIME. MOST ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED THROUGH U.S.P.S. or FEDEX COMBINED SHIPPING IS OFFERED ON ALL MULTIPLE PURCHASES. IF MAKING MULTIPLE PURCHASES PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE PAYING SO THAT I CAN VERIFY THAT YOUR INVOICE REFLECTS THE COMBINED SHIPPING FEES CORRECTLY. IF YOU THINK THE SHIPPING COST IS TOO HIGH CONTACT ME WITH YOUR ZIP CODE AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO CHECK INTO IT. ALTERNATE ... moreSHIPPING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I REALIZE THAT SAVING MONEY IS A PRIORITY FOR ALL OF US SO I ALWAYS TRY TO LIST THE LEAST EXPENSIVE METHOD OF SHIPPING. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO UPGRADE THE SHIPPING METHOD AND OR CARRIER AT OUR DISCRETION. MOST ITEMS ARE VERIFIED AND PACKED BY A PROFESSIONAL PACK AND SHIP COMPANY. PLEASE NOTE: I DO. AS ALLOWED PER EBAY POLICY, CHARGE A HANDLING FEE ON MOST ITEMS TO OFFSET A PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SHIPPING MATERIALS AND SUPPILES USED, ETC. BE AWARE THAT"SHIPPING COSTS" ARE REFLECTIVE OF THE ACTUAL POSTAGE FEES PLUS ANY HANDLING CHARGES FOR MATERIALS NEEDED/USED. BY PURCHASING YOU FREELY ACCEPT AND ARE AGREEABLE TO AND WITH THE LISTED OR QUOTED SHIPPING PRICE. TO HELP MAKE YOU FEEL SECURE IN TRANSACTION. INSURANCE AND DELIVERY CONFIRMATION IS PLACED ON ALL ITEMS. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR ITEM OR IF IT IS RECEIVED DAMAGED. YOU ARE 100% PROTECTED IN THE EVENT THIS OCCURS. IF AN ITEM IS LOST OR DAMAGED IN THE MAIL. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED AND AGREE TO COOPERATE WITH ANY INSURANCE CLAIM FILED. PLEASE BE AWARE. SHIPPING AND DELIVERY TIMES ARE ONLY"ESTIMATED" TIMES. ACTUAL TIMES MAY BE
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Yoruba Ceremonial Sword in Beaded Sheath Africa SALE WAS $390
Title, Yoruba Beaded Sword in Sheath Covered with Beads African, Type of Object, Sword with beaded Sheath, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, iron. Vegetal fibers, cotton and Aso Oke cloth, beads, cardboard, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches H. x 12.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, rusted metal. A few cut strings with missing beads, tears, holes on textile, knife ... moredoes not fit well in sheath, Additional Information: This exquisite sword kept in a sheath covered with beads in an amazing decorative work is a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history. The motifs on this sheath and the sword handle are stunning. From the well-known lozenge and splendid interlaced motifs, to the schematic motifs of warriors on horse, and others. One can only imagine the true splendor of the old Benin and even the today court of Yoruba. Though this is a"modern" reproduction, that is less than 100 years old, its beauty as an expression of the intricate, original style cannot be underestimated. Today the Yoruba are the group that is most heavily-involved in their creation, and though the quality varies, each piece is still produced by the lost-wax method and is thus unique in its own way. The story of the famous metal castings from the ancient Kingdom of Benin and the city of Ife, produced to honor their king or"Oba, is both fascinating and sad. Known by European explorers as early as the 15th century, the remarkable skill of the brassworker's guilds of the ancient Kingdom of Benin became known throughout t
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Old Vintage Yoruba African Beaded Storage Basket w/Lid LIZARDS & Cowrie Shells
This listing features: just what the title states and pictures show. In excellent original condition as shown. Canvas, trade beads, and cowrie shells make this basket featuring very high relief lizards all around and on the lid. Full guarantee. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING OVER MY LISTINGS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Please make sure you select"Other" in t he drop down menu in t he event you want to contact me at any time during the purchasing process. Some of the selections in the"contact seller" drop down menu open a claim and can result in"defects" for sellers. And I know that's not the intention of most buyers. If you choose"Other" you'll be allowed to simply send an email. Thank you for considering this as few buyers are aware of it. WE SHIP ALL ITEMS WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIVING PAYPAL PAYMENT. ... moreUNLESS IF SHIPPING OVERSEAS 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS. Please ALWAYS email through the eBay auction page for faster service. 1.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28b0g%60%60%3E1-14adfe37a33-0x103-
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Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Sash with Salamander and faces Motif
Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Sash with Salamander and faces motif Yoruba. Nigeria 53 1/2" long 10 1/2" wide Made of: Cotton material Red. Brown, green, yellow, teal, and white colored glass beads Cowrie Shells Good condition. Some fraying at the ends of the tail and on the loop. Yoruba beadwork is considered to be of the most complex and intricate in the world. Yoruba beadwork figures prominently in their culture and religion. Yoruba Beaded Sashes were worn by Yoruba Ifa Priestesses. The colors of beads used. And the shapes that they created with them, are heavily laden with the symbolic. Everything from the colors to the shapes formed has meaning and purposeful calculations and design. Even the combination of the colors carries its own mathematical equation" Mason. 1998, African Arts) The crocodile and salamander were representatives ... moreof wealth. As Europeans came by the ocean and then up the rivers to trade. Triangles and diamonds represented"shininess" which in turn represents sacredness. This sash may have been made to help attract and preserve wealth.
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AFRICAN BEADED Ethnic Art Beads Africa Yoruba Tribal Antique Vintage
This item is forty eight inches long and six inches wide. Bordered with sea shells, backing and end strap are in good condition. Out of country shipping will cost more
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