Lot 189: A Yoruba beaded hat

Yoruba, Nigeria; H: 7"

The hat of high ovate form with four registers at the top with opposing designs of interlocking geometric patterns in red and yellow on a blue field and red and yellow on a green field. The perimeter with wide horizontal band with zigzag motif in blue, yellow, green and mixed beads. Finely crafted and well preserved. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Property of a New England private collector

Price Realized: $425

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