TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

"Altering The Way You View The World Of Art"
Type of Object:
    Beaded Gourd

    Beads were a sign of wealth and status.  Many Yoruba
    sacred and secular objects were embellished with
    elaborate images and symbolic designes created by
    small glass beads.  

Ethnic Group:
    Yoruba Society

Country of Origin:  
    Nigeria

Material:   
    Gourd
    Glass Beads

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