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Yoruba Snake Totem Beaded Strip early 1900's This

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 325.00 USD
Yoruba Snake Totem Beaded Strip early 1900's This
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This piece is hand made by the Yoruba Ancient tribal people of Nigeria and features tight beadwork with 1800's glass trade beads. The piece would have been placed in the Chief or high elders dwelling to bring peace to hiskin. The totem shows two masked faces with both a flower and butterfly. The piece is done on a heavy canvas base with the edge and back being an early trade clothe. The piece is from early 1900’s. This is in goodcondition and measures 37" long and 4" wide. The piece shows raised beadwork faces and the piece is in the shape of a snake with a snake head.