Yoruba Gold Beaded Hat Nigeria
Width: 7.0
Depth: 7.0
Description
Yoruba Beaded Hat Nigeria
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.
Stand is NOT included
Height (In): 7.0
Width (In): 7.0
Depth (In): 7.0
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Yoruba
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
