Vintage Yoruba Tribe Lidded Container

Item Details

Unsigned

A vintage African lidded container attributed to the Yoruba tribe. Constructed of glass seed beads in a rainbow of hues with dimensional faces lined in fabric and embellished with natural cowry shells. Unmarked.

Condition

- soiling to the piece with some missing beads and shells. Lining has stains and pulls at the seams.

Dimensions

- approximate dimensions of piece

Item #

17CIN638-406