YORUBA STYLE BEADED FIGURE 31

Despite its appearance, this Yoruba beaded work shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold. This group was probably on a cylindrical base like the others but that has been lost.  The figures stand but are a little unsteady.

Beads were signs of wealth and status. Many Yoruba sacred and secular objects were embellished with elaborate images and symbolic designs created by small glass beads.