A LARGE VINTAGE, REFINED GELEDE MASK FROM YORUBA TRIBE NIGERIA W.AFRICA ( No 4218 ) HATS A graphic beaded headdress from

A graphic beaded headdress from the Maasaipeople of Kenya

This is an interesting iron currency beaded necklace from the Kirdi people of Cameroon

from Burkina Faso

Labour intensive textile with earthy tones made from plant and root dyes

A LARGE VINTAGE, REFINED GELEDE MASK FROM YORUBA TRIBE NIGERIA W.AFRICA ( No 4218 ) HATS A graphic beaded headdress fromThis is a striking and large polychrome gelede mask from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, West Africa. Has fine form with huge animal ears and an animal crouched on the back. Ex UK collection . This is a very nice example of these type . The patina is well developed with obvious age to the paint and signs of attachments around base . In good condition, with wear. No stand included. Height approx 50cm