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A colourful beaded Yoruba 'crown'

$1,437.77
£1,070.13
€1,200
CA$1,969.39
A$2,190.39
CHF 1,143.75
MX$26,654.72
NOK 14,607.48
SEK 13,699.24
DKK 9,135.18
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About the Item

Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th century Provenance: - Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Diameter: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beads,Beaded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458242099582

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