Beaded leather cuff bracelet, Orun Ileke type – attributed to Yoruba – Nigeria – Leather and glass (No reserve price)
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Beaded leather cuff bracelet, Orun Ileke type, attributed to Yoruba in Nigeria; an original mid‑20th‑century piece in leather and glass beads, provenance: collected by the current owner.
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Beaded leather cuff bracelet, Orun Ileke type – attributed to Yoruba – Nigeria – Leather and glass beads
Details
Origin: attributed to Yoruba people
Country: Nigeria
Object type: Beaded leather cuff bracelet, Orun Ileke type
Material: Leather, glass beads, probably plant fibre / straw core
Dimensions: approx. 9 cm diameter, 4 cm wide
Period: mid-20th century
Provenance: Collected by the current owner
Custom display stand: not included
Description
A fine West African beaded leather cuff bracelet, attributed to the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
This type of rigid bracelet belongs to the rich tradition of Yoruba beadwork, in which small glass beads were used to create colourful and highly graphic personal ornaments.
The bracelet has a strong sculptural presence, with a thick rounded structure covered in aged leather and decorated with glass beadwork. The inner side shows a deeply patinated leather surface, with four raised structural ribs, probably formed by plant fibre or straw elements beneath the leather.
The beadwork combines red, black, green, white and translucent yellow glass beads, arranged in bold geometric fields. The contrast between the dark leather, the rounded form and the colourful bead decoration gives the object a particularly attractive visual character.
A very appealing mid-20th century Yoruba-type beaded cuff bracelet, appreciated for its graphic quality, tactile construction and strong patina of use.
Condition
Good used condition overall.
Wear, abrasions, leather dryness, surface marks and small irregularities consistent with age and use.
The leather is strongly patinated.
Minor bead losses or looseness may be present.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The bracelet only.
No display stand included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Beaded leather cuff bracelet, Orun Ileke type – attributed to Yoruba – Nigeria – Leather and glass beads
Details
Origin: attributed to Yoruba people
Country: Nigeria
Object type: Beaded leather cuff bracelet, Orun Ileke type
Material: Leather, glass beads, probably plant fibre / straw core
Dimensions: approx. 9 cm diameter, 4 cm wide
Period: mid-20th century
Provenance: Collected by the current owner
Custom display stand: not included
Description
A fine West African beaded leather cuff bracelet, attributed to the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
This type of rigid bracelet belongs to the rich tradition of Yoruba beadwork, in which small glass beads were used to create colourful and highly graphic personal ornaments.
The bracelet has a strong sculptural presence, with a thick rounded structure covered in aged leather and decorated with glass beadwork. The inner side shows a deeply patinated leather surface, with four raised structural ribs, probably formed by plant fibre or straw elements beneath the leather.
The beadwork combines red, black, green, white and translucent yellow glass beads, arranged in bold geometric fields. The contrast between the dark leather, the rounded form and the colourful bead decoration gives the object a particularly attractive visual character.
A very appealing mid-20th century Yoruba-type beaded cuff bracelet, appreciated for its graphic quality, tactile construction and strong patina of use.
Condition
Good used condition overall.
Wear, abrasions, leather dryness, surface marks and small irregularities consistent with age and use.
The leather is strongly patinated.
Minor bead losses or looseness may be present.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The bracelet only.
No display stand included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Details
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Beaded leather cuff bracelet, Orun Ileke type – attributed to Yoruba – Nigeria – Leather and glass
Authenticity
Original/official
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