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Yoruba Beaded Crown, Nigeria — Yoruba Beaded Crown, Nigeria
Yoruba Beaded Crown, Nigeria

Yoruba Beaded Crown, Nigeria

A Yoruba beaded crown from Nigeria exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship and symbolic importance of royal regalia in West African culture. The intricate beadwork displays the technical skill and aesthetic values of Yoruba artisans.

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Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $800$1,200

Lot 21

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Yoruba Beaded Crown, Nigeria, Yoruba Beaded Crown, Nigeria

A Yoruba beaded crown from Nigeria exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship and symbolic importance of royal regalia in West African culture. The intricate beadwork displays the technical skill and aesthetic values of Yoruba artisans.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Geometric, Cultural, Nigerian, Traditional, Beadwork, Decorative, Ornamental, Textile Art, Colorful