Skip to main content

Yoruba Glass Bead

"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, & Cloth
"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, & Cloth

"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, & Cloth

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The snake is considered a messenger of the gods. The glass beads and shells are symbols of wealth and status; thus, Yoruba men wear beaded regalia.

Category

1940s Folk Art More Art

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Found Objects

Pair of Extra Tall Framed Beaded African Yoruba Panels
Pair of Extra Tall Framed Beaded African Yoruba Panels

Pair of Extra Tall Framed Beaded African Yoruba Panels

$4,800 / set

H 84 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

Pair of Extra Tall Framed Beaded African Yoruba Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking pair of tall African beaded textile panels, intricately hand-worked with delicate floral and vine motifs. Thousands of tiny white beads create a subtle raised pattern acro...

Category

Vintage 1960s Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Glass, Beads

Recent Sales

Ibedji - Yoruba
Ibedji - Yoruba

Ibedji - Yoruba

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in

Ibedji - Yoruba

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair Ibedji Yoruba-south west Nigeria sculptures in Oshogbo village or possibly Erin. East Oya district. Proven: Russian film director married to Finnish woman -moved to Helsinki....

Category

20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Brass

African Yoruba Glass Beaded and Leather Chair
African Yoruba Glass Beaded and Leather Chair

African Yoruba Glass Beaded and Leather Chair

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid-century Nigerian Yoruba chair constructed with found objects and ambitiously hand beaded depicting animals, fish, flowers, men and ancestors in distinctive naive folk style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beads

Pair of Vintage African Yoruba Beaded Armchairs
Pair of Vintage African Yoruba Beaded Armchairs

Pair of Vintage African Yoruba Beaded Armchairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of Nigerian armchairs, ambitiously handcrafted by the Yoruba tribe with glass beads on fabric on a wood frame in a striking black and white floral design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair
Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Traditionally made for the Yoruba tribe Kings and Queens, Yoruba chairs are hand embellished with thousands of tiny glass seed beads applied to fabric covers which are then stitched ...

Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Beads

Pair of African Yoruba Beaded Multicolor Flower Throne Chairs
Pair of African Yoruba Beaded Multicolor Flower Throne Chairs

Pair of African Yoruba Beaded Multicolor Flower Throne Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in, this pair of magnificent Vintage African Yoruba pair of Chairs in Multicolor beads. The background is made of White Beads and the floral decor is , Green, Red and Black.

Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Yoruba African Diviner's Necklace with Glass Beads
Yoruba African Diviner's Necklace with Glass Beads

Yoruba African Diviner's Necklace with Glass Beads

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Stephenson, New York, NY. Fully beaded artifacts in Yoruba traditional culture are the perogative of only chiefs and priests.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Vintage Boho Yoruba Beaded Arm Chair
Vintage Boho Yoruba Beaded Arm Chair

Vintage Boho Yoruba Beaded Arm Chair

Sold

H 39.5 in W 26 in D 20 in

Vintage Boho Yoruba Beaded Arm Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular vintage Boho arm chair. A chic Yoruba style in a brilliant colorful design. Completely hand beaded with incredible attention to detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage White Yoruba Glass-Beaded Tribal Chair - Two Chairs Available
Vintage White Yoruba Glass-Beaded Tribal Chair - Two Chairs Available

Vintage White Yoruba Glass-Beaded Tribal Chair - Two Chairs Available

Located in North Miami, FL

Created from thousands of tiny glass beads applied to canvas pieces which are then applied to wooden frames, these elaborately embellished chairs are a handcrafted specialty of the Y...

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Wood

Beaded Yoruba Chair
Beaded Yoruba Chair

Beaded Yoruba Chair

Sold

H 37 in W 25 in D 24 in

Beaded Yoruba Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Take a seat in a masterpiece of Yoruba craftsmanship with this captivating hand-beaded chair, adorned in a mesmerizing white and blue design that adds a touch of artistry to any spac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Glass

White Beaded Yoruba Chair
White Beaded Yoruba Chair

White Beaded Yoruba Chair

Sold

H 39 in W 25 in D 21 in

White Beaded Yoruba Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made in Nigeria by Yoruba tribal people. All over glass beads with large leaf pattern.

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Glass Beads Armchair
Glass Beads Armchair

Glass Beads Armchair

Sold

H 33.86 in W 27.17 in D 25.99 in

Glass Beads Armchair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Nigeria. Ethnicity Yoruba, 1960s. Armchair in glass beads with animal decoration.

Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Pearlware

Glass Beads Armchair
Glass Beads Armchair

Glass Beads Armchair

Sold

H 33.86 in W 27.17 in D 25.99 in

Glass Beads Armchair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Nigeria. Ethnicity Yoruba, 1960s. Armchair in glass beads with geometric decoration.

Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Pearlware

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Yoruba Glass Bead", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Yoruba Glass Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the yoruba glass bead you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of beads, trimming and wood, every yoruba glass bead was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a yoruba glass bead, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer yoruba glass bead, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right yoruba glass bead, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Yoruba Glass Bead?

Prices for a yoruba glass bead start at $1,679 and top out at $5,760 with the average selling for $3,950.