Lot 204: A fine and old beaded Yoruba coronet

A fine and old beaded Yoruba coronet, Ekiti Yoruba; Nigeria

A fine and old Orikogbofo coronet, predominantly white with alternating classical faces in blue and faceted brown beads, a band with floral motifs in between each head, the top surmounted by a bird. Interior with old cloth. A fine old and traditional example. H. 12"

Comments:
Property of a New York Private Collector

Provenance:
Ex. Charles Jones African Art, NC
Ex. A Private New York collector of beadwork

Price Realized: $200

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