Photograph © Hamill Gallery
YORUBA, Beaded Sheath 1, 55" h. x 10" w., $4000,
Nigeria, SOLD
YORUBA, Beaded Sheath 2, 51" h., x 9.5" w., $4000, Nigeria, SOLD
These sacred beaded sheaths (shown here with an Oko iron staff) were used to house such a staff when it was not in ceremonial use. Backed with Ashoke cloth, both of these sheaths show the intricate beadwork and small glass beads found in older pieces of Yoruba beadwork.
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