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Chair-Yoruba Beaded '2'
Located in New York, NY
Traditionally created for the Yoruba tribe kings and queens and embellished with thousands of seed
Category

2010s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Chair-Yoruba Beaded '2'
Chair-Yoruba Beaded '2'
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Chair-Yoruba Beaded '1'
Located in New York, NY
Traditionally created for the Yoruba tribe kings and queens and embellished with thousands of seed
Category

2010s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Chair-Yoruba Beaded  '1'
Chair-Yoruba Beaded  '1'
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
depict densely-beaded turtles, chickens, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
H 58.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.25 in
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
depict densely-beaded turtles, snakes, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
H 57 in W 6.75 in D 0.25 in
20th Century Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beaded Ceremonial Armchair, 20th Century, Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria H 38.5" x W 26" x D 28" / Seat Ht
Category

20th Century Nigerian Chairs

Materials

Beads

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
With one of the highest rates of twin births in the world, Yoruba cultures place special social and
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
H 10 in W 3 in D 3 in
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Beaded Yoruba Staff
Beaded Yoruba Staff
H 78 in W 9 in D 3 in
Beaded Yoruba Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Take a seat in a masterpiece of Yoruba craftsmanship with this captivating hand-beaded chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Glass

Beaded Yoruba Chair
Beaded Yoruba Chair
H 37 in W 25 in D 24 in
African Beaded Yoruba Chair, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Feast your eyes on this piece of art: The Yoruba Chair. Originating in Nigeria, this chair is
Category

20th Century Nigerian Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beads

Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century. A
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 1 Chair Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally handcrafted for the Nigerian Yoruba Tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally handcrafted for the Nigerian Yoruba Tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Ivory, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, & Cloth
Located in Milwaukee, WI
For the Yoruba people of Nigeria, beads and shells are applied to ceremonial garments and
Category

1940s Folk Art More Art

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Found Objects

Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People
Located in Leuven , BE
Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Ibeji pair
Located in London, GB
Ibeji pair Ajasse Nigeria Wood, beads, pigment, offering remains 26.5cm and 25cm ex Beatrice
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Ibeji pair
Yoruba Ibeji pair
H 10.44 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A finely carved significant Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with a tall headdress, expressive eyes
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap
Category

Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Decorative Figures ScuIptures Ibeji Twin Figures, Yoruba people Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of female ‘ibeji’ twin figures of the Yoruba people. From south-west Nigeria . Both ‘ibeji
Category

20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Beaded African Ceremony or Nobility Chair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Yoruba tribe kings and queens, these chairs boast a meticulous process involving thousands of glass beads
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beads

Yoruba Ibeji triplets master sculptor.Abegunde of Ede tribal African Art Nigeria
Located in Norwich, GB
a very specific type of carved wooden figure from Yoruba in Nigeria. Ibejis represent essentially
Category

1930s Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beads

Aláàárù Ajé" (Carrier of Wealth)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
, a traditional Yoruba percussion instrument made from dried gourds covered with beads. The lady is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Oppressor and the Oppressed
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
renowned bead painting contemporary artist Jimoh Buraimoh and studying at The Universal Studio of Arts in
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dreaming of the Future
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
renowned bead painting contemporary artist Jimoh Buraimoh and studying at The Universal Studio of Arts in
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crimson Adornment
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
renowned bead painting contemporary artist Jimoh Buraimoh and studying at The Universal Studio of Arts in
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Black is Beautiful
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
renowned bead painting contemporary artist Jimoh Buraimoh and studying at The Universal Studio of Arts in
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Untitled
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
renowned bead painting contemporary artist Jimoh Buraimoh and studying at The Universal Studio of Arts in
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Untitled
H 36 in W 48 in D 1 in
News Update 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
renowned bead painting contemporary artist Jimoh Buraimoh and studying at The Universal Studio of Arts in
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sisters in the Garden
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
emphasize form and shape. His artistic journey includes training under renowned bead painting contemporary
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

I'm Not Alone
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
journey includes training under renowned bead painting contemporary artist Jimoh Buraimoh and studying at
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
By People from Benin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contemporary West Africa. The Kingdom of Benin Empire was a pre
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Pairing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
emphasize form and shape. His artistic journey includes training under renowned bead painting contemporary
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Pairing
The Pairing
H 51.5 in W 43.1 in D 1 in
Friendship
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
journey includes training under renowned bead painting contemporary artist Jimoh Buraimoh and studying at
Category

1990s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Leader and Followers
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
emphasize form and shape. His artistic journey includes training under renowned bead painting contemporary
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
Located in Chicago, IL
Beaded ceremonial ornaments were reserved for kings, certain priests and priestesses or specialists
Category

Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Beads

African Ceremonial Beaded Yoruba Headdress from Nigeria
Located in Chicago, IL
Beaded ceremonial ornaments were reserved for kings, certain priests and priestesses or specialists
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Beads

Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions
Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Busts

Early 20th Century Hand-Woven Beaded Panel by the Yoruba People
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Hand woven beaded panel by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa. The Yoruba people are known for
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Ibedji - Yoruba
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair Ibedji Yoruba-south west Nigeria sculptures in Oshogbo village or possibly Erin. East Oya
Category

20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ibedji - Yoruba
Ibedji - Yoruba
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Yoruba Wooden Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Yoruba people, numbering over eighteen million, are one of the best known and most artistically
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Wooden Stool
Yoruba Wooden Stool
H 12 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Hand Carved Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure. Figure does show extensive wear, and 'smoothing' of edges
Category

Vintage 1940s Nigerian Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure
Yoruba Ibeji Female Figure
H 10.25 in Dm 2.75 in
Yoruba Ceremonial Brass Belt
Located in Montecito, CA
This is an early example of the ceremonial belts worn by important personages of Africa's Yoruba
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, West African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Two Yoruba Tribe twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two well-loved Yoruba twin figures "ibeji" with cloaks made of cowrie shells on cloth, Nigeria
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Anago Benin A finely carved rare male Ibeji figure
Category

Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Very Rare Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figure Efon Alaye Nigeria
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine very rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Efon Alaye A finely carved rare female Ibeji
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Beaded Sash
Located in Chicago, IL
depict densely-beaded turtles, snakes, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash
Yoruba Beaded Sash
H 53.25 in W 6.25 in D 0.25 in
Pair of African Yoruba Beaded Armchairs
By Yoruba People
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of beautifully handmade African beaded lounge chairs by the Yoruba People, Nigeria
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood, Beads

African White Yoruba Beaded Oba Crown
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
only for the Yoruba leader, known as an oba, their beaded crowns are testaments to this artistic
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Boho “Yoruba” Beaded Armchair, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage lounge chairs. The Yoruba chair hand beaded in Nigeria. Brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Central African Chairs

Materials

Wood

White Beaded Yoruba Chairs from Nigeria
By Yoruba People
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccably detailed white beaded arm chairs from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Vintage condition
Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

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Yoruba Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic yoruba bead available at 1stDibs. A yoruba bead — often made from beads, trimming and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage yoruba bead you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer yoruba bead, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Yoruba Bead?

Prices for a yoruba bead start at $1,280 and top out at $5,760 with the average selling for $1,850.