Lot 122: Two fine white Yoruba beaded hats

People: Yoruba, Ekiti region
Nigeria
D; 4" and 6 1/2"
Two fine old hats both completely in white, the first a simple cap, the second a beaded coronet with raised beaded knop at top and smaller decorations to the edges. Some text beaded into the hat in black around the bottom. Both on a single custom base.

Provenance:
Ex. Private NY collection

Price Realized: $225

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