Vintage Yoruba Beaded Sash Large Belt - Cowrie Shells 64”x9” Gelb Estate

Description

View Vintage Yoruba Beaded Sash Large Belt - Cowrie Shells 64”x9” Gelb Estate with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. • Cowrie shell border trim. • Howard & Eunice Gelb estate provenance. Front displays exceptionally well with vibrant colors and dense beadwork appearing largely intact. Minor edge wear and shell variation present. Vintage handmade beaded sash / large belt with cowrie shell trim, acquired from the Howard & Eunice Gelb estate collection and originally cataloged at auction as a Yoruba beaded sash or large belt. Features dense hand-applied seed bead work with vivid geometric patterns in blue, red, green, cream, and yellow, bordered by cowrie shells and finished with hanging loops. An impressive and visually striking piece suitable for collectors of African art, ethnographic textiles, beadwork, tribal art, ceremonial objects, or decorative display. Details: • Approximate size: 64” × 9” • Handmade seed bead construction • Cowrie shell border trim • Geometric multicolor design • Cloth backing • Hanging loops present • Howard & Eunice Gelb estate provenance • Originally cataloged at auction as: “Yoruba Beaded Sash or Large Belt” Condition: Very good vintage estate condition overall. Front displays exceptionally well with vibrant colors and dense beadwork appearing largely intact. Reverse side shows age/storage wear including creasing, wrinkling, and minor marks consistent with vintage handmade textiles. Minor edge wear and shell variation present. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the item description. Seller note: This item is represented according to estate provenance and original auction catalog information. Buyers should make their own determinations regarding exact age, origin, and ceremonial use. Category: Antiques › Ethnographic › African › Other African Antiques.

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

Nigeria