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Yoruba Totem Beaded Strip This piece is hand made

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 700.00 USD
Yoruba Totem Beaded Strip This piece is hand made
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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 woman and a checkered pattern. The piece is done on a heavy canvas base with the edge and back being an early trade clothe. The piece is from the first quarter of the 1900’s. This isin good condition and measures 54.5" long and 7.75" wide. Bordered in Shells.