Lot 4039

African Beaded Yoruba Sash and a Woven Fiber Fan

Sold June 28, 2025

Price realized
$110

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $350-450

Origin: African

Dimensions: The banner measures 50x.5×9.5 in. 

Condition: Light wear of each, the sash has some dirt wear on the back of the sash.

Additional Information: Includes a woven ratan natural fiber fan with dark and light-colored fibers and a rounded fan portion with a handle. 

And includes a cloth beaded Yoruba banner or decorative piece with colorful beads sewn on to form faces, blue and white striped creatures with long beaks and geometric shapes. This banner shows an emblem of generational tradition and power and is meticulously beaded, incorporating the Yoruba’s animist beliefs. Beaded tassels line the edges with shells on the ends. There is a beaded loop on the end of the sash. 

Lot details

Lot
4039
Closed
June 28, 2025

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