African Yoruba Beaded Staff Nigeria Beaded Yoruba Figure

Yoruba Tribe Beaded Staff from Nigeria. Beads were signs of wealth and status. Beaded staffs can serve as a surrogate for the ruler in his/her absence. Only the staff gives a ruler's messenger authority to speak. The veils suspended below the rectangular platforms suggest a beaded veil of a royal crown. The iron point at the base of the staff serves both practical and symbolic purposes. The staff, like the oba, can be planted or rooted firmly in place, standing firmly vertical to assert power, authority and action. Many Yoruba sacred and secular objects were embellished with elaborate images and symbolic designs created by small glass beads. The bird represents Okin the royal Bird.
Wonderful addition to any collection.

COMES ON STAND
Late 20th Century
Natural wear, some beads missing and slightly Torn in Places

63.5 Inches Tall
.5 x .5 Radius of Staff
7 x 7 Radius of Top
6 x 2 Bird on Top of Staff
4 x 2 Birds on Lower Circle Top of Staff
10 x 2 Staff Middle or Handle
4.5 x 1 Birds on Middle Handle

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