Photographs © Hamill Gallery
Photographs © Hamill Gallery
Beads were signs of wealth and status. Many Yoruba sacred and secular objects were embellished with elaborate images and symbolic designs created by small glass beads.
This skirt has not been vetted. The ties are cloth covered with leather. The design and workmanship are characteristic of older authentic pieces.
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