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Place of Origin: Nigerian
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon sashes that s...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Decorative Art
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Shell, Fabric, Beads
Mid-Century Modern “And Together We Rise” Abstract Serigraph Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Muraina Oyelami
Manufacturer: Muraina Oyelami
Materials: Serigraph
Vibrant and emotionally evocative, this original serigraph title...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nigerian Decorative Art
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Other
Mid-Century Modern “Carnival Fever” Abstract Serigraph Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Muraina Oyelami
Manufacturer: Muraina Oyelami
Materials: Serigraph
Titled “Carnival Fever”, this vibrant serigraph by Nigerian mas...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nigerian Decorative Art
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Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Decorative Art
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Shell, Fabric, Beads
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