Metals/Yoruba
Some of Ruth's favorite beads, so we need a separate category for these beads and components from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. These are often highly detailed fabricated beads and dangles/pendants. Often, an antique clasp is included in these many-textured strands. The variety is endless, and we will continue to list more of these remarkable brass beads!
Large-Holed Cast Tube from Nigeria
MYOR2011
Large brass or bronze vintage cast tube with large hole, Yoruba/Nigerian, 75+ years old. Great for multiple strands, thick hemp, or dread locks. 38mm x 15mm with 12mm hole. Photo shows strand of beads, SOLD SEPARATELY.
20 in stock
Bumpy Vintage Brass Tube Beads, Strand
MYOR2006ST
21" long mix of textured bumpy tubes, 3mm diameter x 10mm long average size. Small 2mm holes for stringing. From the Yoruba tribe, more than 50 years old.
1 in stock
Nigerian Brass & Tuareg Daggers Strand B
MNIG628st_b
From northern Nigeria, 26" strand of early 1900’s Yoruba brass Saturn or bumpy beads mixed with Tuareg silver ring with dagger pendants (like MTUA1204).
1 in stock
Vintage Brass Yoruba Necklace with Pendant
MYOR2308_j
22" strand of hollow, fabricated brass beads made in Nigeria in the 1950’s by the Yoruba people. Beads average 33-35mm long x 9-10mm diameter. Has a woven brass wire pendant that measures 28mm diameter. Fun necklace that can be worn as is or pieced out for your own projects.
1 in stock
Vintage Brass Yoruba Necklace with 2 Pendants
MYOR2308_i
22" strand of hollow, fabricated brass beads made in Nigeria in the 1950’s by the Yoruba people. These very shiny beads average 28mm long x 8mm diameter. Also has two 38mm pendants of darker brass. Fun necklace that can be worn as is or pieced out for your own projects.
1 in stock
Vintage Brass Yoruba Necklace
YMOR2308_h
28" strand of hollow, fabricated brass beads made in Nigeria in the 1950’s by the Yoruba people. Beads average 28-33mm long x 8mm diameter. Fun necklace that can be worn as is or pieced out for your own projects.
1 in stock
Vintage Brass Yoruba Necklace
MYOR2308_g
23" strand of hollow, fabricated brass beads made in Nigeria in the 1950’s by the Yoruba people. Beads average 28-33mm long x 8mm diameter. Fun necklace that can be worn as is or pieced out for your own projects.
1 in stock
Vintage Brass Yoruba Necklace with Pendants
MYOR2308_f
28" strand of hollow, fabricated brass beads made in Nigeria in the 1950’s by the Yoruba people. Beads average 33mm long x 9mm diameter. Has three 38-40mm long pendants. Fun necklace that can be worn as is or pieced out for your own projects.
1 in stock
Vintage Brass Yoruba Necklace with Pendant
MYOR2308_d
24" strand of hollow, fabricated brass beads made in Nigeria in the 1950’s by the Yoruba people. Beads average 31mm long x 9mm diameter. Has a small damaged silver-colored pendant. Fun necklace that can be worn as is or pieced out for your own projects.
1 in stock
Vintage Brass Yoruba Necklace with Pendants
MYOR2308_c
26" strand of hollow, fabricated brass beads made in Nigeria in the 1950’s by the Yoruba people. Beads average 36-28mm long x 8-10mm diameter. Has four small dangle-shaped pendants. These beads have some patina. Fun necklace that can be worn as is or pieced out for your own projects.
1 in stock