Pearl hat - Yoruba - Nigeria
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Beaded Yoruba hat from Nigeria, attributed to the Yoruba people, dating from the late 20th century, 45 cm high, 24 cm wide and 24 cm deep, made of beads in good condition.
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Yoruba Beaded Hat – Nigeria
This beaded hat comes from the Yoruba people, an important ethnic group in Nigeria also present in Benin and Togo, known for the richness of its cultural heritage and the depth of its artistic traditions. In Yoruba culture, beaded objects occupy an essential place and are strongly associated with prestige, authority, and royal ceremonies. Beaded hats are in particular worn by chiefs and dignitaries during important events, symbolizing power and social distinction.
This piece is distinguished by the finesse of its assembly and the richness of its bead motifs, forming a harmonious and balanced composition. The meticulous work highlights artisanal know-how and the precision of execution, while the overall piece exudes a strong visual presence. The object has a contemporary dimension, especially appreciated by African art collectors for its refined aesthetics and its contemporary interpretation of Yoruba traditions."}``````0```confidence to=final JSON object with one key. Wait ensure no extraneous. I included extra quotes? The final content should be JSON with translated_text value. I included newline formatting; allowed. Remove stray symbols at end. Ensure valid JSON. Let's present clean.```json{
Yoruba Beaded Hat – Nigeria
This beaded hat comes from the Yoruba people, an important ethnic group in Nigeria also present in Benin and Togo, known for the richness of its cultural heritage and the depth of its artistic traditions. In Yoruba culture, beaded objects occupy an essential place and are strongly associated with prestige, authority, and royal ceremonies. Beaded hats are in particular worn by chiefs and dignitaries during important events, symbolizing power and social distinction.
This piece is distinguished by the finesse of its assembly and the richness of its bead motifs, forming a harmonious and balanced composition. The meticulous work highlights artisanal know-how and the precision of execution, while the overall piece exudes a strong visual presence. The object has a contemporary dimension, especially appreciated by African art collectors for its refined aesthetics and its contemporary interpretation of Yoruba traditions."}``````0```confidence to=final JSON object with one key. Wait ensure no extraneous. I included extra quotes? The final content should be JSON with translated_text value. I included newline formatting; allowed. Remove stray symbols at end. Ensure valid JSON. Let's present clean.```json{
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Yoruba
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Late 20th century
Material
pearls
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Pearl hat
Height
45 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
24 cm
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