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Yoruba Glass Bead

"Ceremonial Hunting Shirt - Yoruba, Nigeria, " Glass Beads, Shells, Cloth
Located in Milwaukee, WI
gods. The glass beads and shells are symbols of wealth and status; thus, Yoruba men wear beaded regalia
Category

1940s Folk Art More Art

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Found Objects

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Ibedji - Yoruba
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair Ibedji Yoruba-south west Nigeria sculptures in Oshogbo village or possibly Erin. East Oya
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20th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ibedji - Yoruba
Ibedji - Yoruba
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
African Yoruba Glass Beaded and Leather Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century Nigerian Yoruba chair constructed with found objects and ambitiously hand beaded
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beads

Pair of Vintage African Yoruba Beaded Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of Nigerian armchairs, ambitiously handcrafted by the Yoruba tribe with glass beads
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Vintage Yoruba Nigerian African Beaded Tribal Ceremonial Chiefs Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Yoruba Nigerian beaded tribal armchair featuring geometric patterns with alligators
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Beads

Pair of African Yoruba Beaded Multicolor Flower Throne Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this pair of magnificent Vintage African Yoruba pair of Chairs in Multicolor beads. The
Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Yoruba African Diviner s Necklace with Glass Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
twine with glass and stone beads and kola nuts. The designs are reminescent of those worn by an Eshu
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Vintage Boho Yoruba Beaded Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Boho arm chair. A chic Yoruba style in a brilliant colorful design
Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Boho Yoruba Beaded Arm Chair
Vintage Boho Yoruba Beaded Arm Chair
H 39.5 in W 26 in D 20 in
Vintage White Yoruba Glass-Beaded Tribal Chair - Two Chairs Available
Located in North Miami, FL
Created from thousands of tiny glass beads applied to canvas pieces which are then applied to
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Wood

Beaded Yoruba Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Take a seat in a masterpiece of Yoruba craftsmanship with this captivating hand-beaded chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Glass

Beaded Yoruba Chair
Beaded Yoruba Chair
H 37 in W 25 in D 24 in
White Beaded Yoruba Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in Nigeria by Yoruba tribal people. All over glass beads with large leaf pattern.
Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

White Beaded Yoruba Chair
White Beaded Yoruba Chair
H 39 in W 25 in D 21 in
Glass Beads Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nigeria. Ethnicity Yoruba, 1960s. Armchair in glass beads with animal decoration. The beads are
Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Pearlware

Glass Beads Armchair
Glass Beads Armchair
H 33.86 in W 27.17 in D 25.99 in
Glass Beads Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nigeria. Ethnicity Yoruba, 1960s. Armchair in glass beads with geometric decoration. The beads are
Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Pearlware

Glass Beads Armchair
Glass Beads Armchair
H 33.86 in W 27.17 in D 25.99 in

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African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
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Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
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Vintage Multicolor Striped Indigo West African Indigo Yoruba Textile Fabric
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Rare African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair, 20th Century
Rare African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair, 20th Century
$19,000 Sale Price
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H 50.5 in W 29 in D 24 in
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Materials

Shell, Wood, Paint

Pair of African Cowrie Fertility Idol Figures
Pair of African Cowrie Fertility Idol Figures
$22,500 / set
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Chair-Yoruba Beaded 2
Located in New York, NY
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Materials

Beads

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2
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$2,150
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Yoruba Glass Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the yoruba glass bead you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of beads, trimming and wood, every yoruba glass bead was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a yoruba glass bead, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer yoruba glass bead, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right yoruba glass bead, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Yoruba Glass Bead?

Prices for a yoruba glass bead start at $1,679 and top out at $5,760 with the average selling for $3,950.
Questions About Yoruba Glass Bead
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.