Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner's Hanging Panel Nigerian African Art

Description

This Auction Is For One Amazing West African Art-Belt from Nigeria. A Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner's Hanging Panel.
Title
Yoruba Beaded Crocodile Diviner's Hanging Panel
Country of Origin
Nigeria
People
Yoruba
Materials
Cotton fabric, cowrie shells, glass Beads, strings
Approximate Age
1930's
Height (in)
56 (Just over 4 and a half feet long)
Width (in)
11
Other Dimensions
2.5 inch loop
Overall Condition
Very Good..!
Damage/Repair
Just missing one cowrie shell at top right. Small stain on cloth on back side- Please see photos.
Additional Information:
Among the Yoruba Tribe, bead-work is the province of the Iife-diviner, something akin to a priest. Bead-work pieces like this one were worn around the neck of the diviner. The complex beaded patterns, symbols and abstract patterns interact in a play of color and design
Recommended Reading:
YORUBA BEADWORK and BEADS BODY AND SOUL-ART AND LIGHT IN THE YORUBA UNIVERSE by Drewal and Mason.
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