Beaded African Artifacts from Yoruba tribe
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The Yoruba throne is one of many royal objects traditionally designed and beaded by a member of the King's court. Other such objects are a septor and crown.
This set of images is of one throne including close-ups of the seat and the front.
HD0126 $1100
HD0005
$750 6 feet long and 14 inches wide
HD0128
$400, 17" x 10"
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Yoruba crown, birds depicting closeness to God, a few strands of beads as a veil.
HD0127
$600, 16" deep, 25" wide
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Yoruba basket with lid, matches ceremonial chair. Exterior is covered with leather in areas between beaded areas.
HD0005A $185 5 inches wide, 40 inches long
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HD0005B $185 5 inches wide, 46 inches long
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HD0005C $185 5 inches wide, 40 inches long
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