{"product_id":"beaded-sash-yoruba","title":"Yoruba Beaded Sash - 4.5\" x 3'6","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Yoruba beaded sash from Nigeria, densely worked with glass beads in bold red, blue, green, yellow, white, and black. The long narrow form is divided into geometric panels with diagonal bands, diamond motifs, and a dramatic raised mask-like face at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear the upper section is another raised motif of paired beings, their interlocking forms giving the piece a sculptural and talismanic quality. The mask-like head, with exposed teeth and strong linear detailing, adds to the sash’s powerful figurative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoruba beadwork is closely associated with status, ritual authority, and ceremonial display. The reverse is backed with layered cloth and stitched panels, showing visible age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visually compelling piece with strong graphic impact, rich surface texture, and excellent decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial Provenance: Deaccessioned from the African Art Museum of the SMA Fathers. Museum number on reverse: 1997.15.078.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.5\" x 3'6\" [11cm x 107cm]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid-20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eNigeria \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of Textile: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeaded Sash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:  \u003c\/strong\u003eGlass beads, cotton, leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTX705\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIRLOOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51536712171837,"sku":"TX705","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1965\/6737\/files\/antiqueNigerianbeadedsash.jpg?v=1778879581","url":"https:\/\/www.heirloombk.com\/products\/beaded-sash-yoruba","provider":"HEIRLOOM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}