Lot 194: Two Yoruba beaded bags

Yoruba, Nigeria; H: 8 1/4" & 11 1/4"

The first with quadrant pattern, two bearing classical style faces with yellow and green beading against a mixed colored field, the other two with interlock motifs in white and blue on a blue and orange field, a long sash still intact; the second with three faces on a half-circular panel, mainly yellow and blue on a green field, with stars and other devices, the third face in red and blue with some bead loss. Fine older examples. each on a custom base.

Provenance:
Property of a New England private collector

Price Realized: $200

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