Early 20th Century Yoruba Beaded White Chicken Nigeria

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The Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo have a rich cultural heritage spanning centuries. Despite enduring exploitation during the … Read more The Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo have a rich cultural heritage spanning centuries. Despite enduring exploitation during the Slave Trade, they maintained a robust set of beliefs and rituals, often expressed through art forms such as sculpture, mask-making, textiles, beadwork, and pottery. Yoruba art is esteemed for its beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural significance, often depicting figures from Yoruba mythology and religion. Beadwork holds particular importance in Yoruba religious practices, especially in divination ceremonies conducted by trained intermediaries known as diviners. Beadwork panels are intricately designed with symbolic meanings, serving as spiritual tools and symbols of the diviner's connection to the divine realm. While beadwork and divination are prominent aspects of Yoruba culture, variations exist among different lineages and communities.
DOES NOT STAND ON ITS OWN WELL - Can balance on tail








Height (In) 19.0Width (In) 5.5Depth (In) 19.0








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