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Yoruba Glass Bead

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
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

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Beaded Yoruba Staff
Beaded Yoruba Staff
H 78 in W 9 in D 3 in
Chair-Yoruba Beaded '1'
Located in New York, NY
glass beads applied to fabric covers which are then stitched or glued onto the chair frame - resulting
Category

2010s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Chair-Yoruba Beaded  '1'
Chair-Yoruba Beaded  '1'
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Chair-Yoruba Beaded '2'
Located in New York, NY
glass beads applied to fabric covers which are then stitched or glued onto the chair frame - resulting
Category

2010s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Chair-Yoruba Beaded '2'
Chair-Yoruba Beaded '2'
H 37 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, & Cloth
Located in Milwaukee, WI
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

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Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 1 Chair Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Ivory, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor - 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category

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Materials

Beads

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas
Category

20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bracelets, remains of
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Decorative Figures ScuIptures Ibeji Twin Figures, Yoruba people Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
glass beads. No damage, and with a good shiny patina due to long use.
Category

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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
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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

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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.
Questions About Yoruba Glass Bead
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.