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NIGERIA Pair of armchairs made from white glass beads featur…
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174
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NIGERIA Pair of armchairs made from white glass beads featur…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
NIGERIA
Pair of armchairs made from white glass beads featuring a stylised floral pattern, with a rattan frame.
20th century
(Heavily worn, with some missing beads.)
Backrest height: 100 cm - Width: 61 cm
Handcrafted for the kings and queens of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. The Yoruba people believe that beads enhance spiritual powers. Kings, diviners and priests can communicate with the gods and ancestors.
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About the sale
FABIENNE PASTOR’S COUNTRY HOUSE: A LIFE OF TRAVEL AND COLLECTING
Auction location
Auction time
07/01/2026 at 1:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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