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Description : **Originally Listed At $400** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early 20th century CE. A wonderful beaded hat consisting of hundreds of glass beads of tubular and barrel form in hues of coral, tangerine, orange, and scarlet, all sewn with rattan fiber onto a cloth-lined wicker basket-like frame. Capped with a beaded orb-shaped embellishment, the elaborate hat is mostly covered by coral-colored beads of a tubular form, laid flat and arranged into rows of 2 in different directions. These are then divided into 4 sections via vertically placed tube beads topped by petite barrel beads of orange to form an asymmetrical cross-shape when viewed from the top. A few red barrel beads are also scattered throughout the design. A lovely heart pattern in shades of white and navy lines the interior of this fabulous cap. Size: 8.375 L x 6.5 W x 5.875 H (21.3 cm x 16.5 cm x 14.9 cm), 15.25 H (38.7 cm) on included custom stand. Beads are a symbol of status and wealth among the Yoruba peoples and both sacred and secular objects were decorated with meaningful patterns and designs created with tiny glass beads. Provenance: private Chicago, Illinois, USA collection, ex-Doug Dawson Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, ex-B.C. Holland Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most Antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia.  For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. #164356
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