Early 20th Century Yoruba Beaded Bird Nigeria

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Yoruba beaded bird figure from Nigeria, created in the artistic traditions of the Yoruba people, a culture renowned for its … Read more Yoruba beaded bird figure from Nigeria, created in the artistic traditions of the Yoruba people, a culture renowned for its highly developed beadwork, sculpture, and ceremonial arts. Decorative beadwork holds important cultural and symbolic meaning within Yoruba society, often associated with status, spirituality, royalty, and ceremonial display.
This stylized bird form is adorned with colorful beadwork applied over a carved core structure. Birds hold symbolic importance in Yoruba art and belief systems, often representing spiritual power, communication, protection, or connections between earthly and ancestral realms. The intricate beadwork highlights the craftsmanship and vibrant visual traditions associated with Yoruba artistry.
The figure features wire extending from the underside, suggesting it was designed to be mounted, fastened, or inserted into a larger display, ceremonial object, or headdress element. Pieces such as this may have served decorative or ceremonial purposes, combining sculptural form with symbolic meaning.
These are usually for the top of a Yoruba Beaded Crown.
Can not stand on its own. Beads are loose and missing. Not in very good condition.








Height (In) 4.5Width (In) 4.0Depth (In) 1.0








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