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!
Brass Fabricated Bead Yoruba Necklace
MYOR2606G
22" necklace composed of small fabricated brass beads with one cool traditional Yoruba fabricated 12mm diameter pendant. Beads measure 5 -9mm diameter. In great condition with some patina. One-of-a-kind jewelry from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria
1 in stock
Brass Fabricated Bead Yoruba Necklace
MYOR2606F
22" necklace composed of small fabricated graduated brass beads (most round, but a few tubes) with one cool traditional Yoruba fabricated 12mm diameter wire-wrap pendant. Beads measure 5 – 7mm diameter. In great condition with some patina. One-of-a-kind jewelry from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria.
1 in stock
Brass Fabricated Bead Yoruba Necklace
MYOR2606E
22" necklace composed of small fabricated brass beads with one cool traditional
Yoruba fabricated 12mm diameter wire-wrap pendant. Beads measure 5mm diameter. In great condition. One-of-a-kind jewelry from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria.
1 in stock
Yoruba Textured Brass Necklace, D
MYOR2026D
21" necklace composed of fabricated brass beads (which are hollow and lightweight), and a small traditional Yoruba horn-shaped pendant. Beads measure 25mm long x 10mm wide x 8mm thick, and the pendant is 7mm wide x 25mm long.One-of-a-kind jewelry from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria.
1 in stock
Yoruba Textured Brass Necklace, C
MYOR2026C
21" necklace composed of small fabricated brass beads, two traditional 15mm diameter Yoruba wire-wrap-fabricated beads as a pendant, and a heart-shaped clasp. Beads measure 5mm diameter. In great condition. One-of-a-kind jewelry from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria.
1 in stock
Yoruba Textured Brass Necklace, B
MYOR2026B
22" necklace composed of small fabricated brass beads, some fire-polished (Czech?) glass beads, and a traditional Yoruba cylinder-shaped pendant. Beads measure 5mm diameter and the pendant approx. 10mm wide x 22mm long.
4 in stock
Fabricated Brass Bead from Yoruba Tribe
MYOR2025
15mm diameter Round Textured Bead, Yoruba brass from Nigeria. Newly made. Some beads may have slight patina. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
20 in stock
Silver Baubles from Yoruba Tribe
MYOR2023
Cool silver color (possibly "German Silver") bauble shaped like a bell. 20mm tall x 14mm wide with 4-5mm loop for stringing. Newly fabricated by the Yoruba tribe. SOLD SEPARATELY.
13 in stock
Silver Textured Fabricated Beads
MYOR2022
Very unusual silver color ("German Silver?") textured fabricated metal beads from the Yoruba tribe. 10mm diameter with 1.75-2mm hole for stringing; highly detailed! Photo shows two views of the beads, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group.
77 in stock
Textured Round Yoruba Brass
MYOR2010
16mm Round Textured Bead, Yoruba brass from Nigeria. 50+ years old. Some beads may have slight patina. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
5 in stock
Yorbua Textured Metal Large Beads, strand
MYOR2021ST
This beautiful 20" strand of fabricated brass oval beads was made by the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. This strand is over 50+ years old; hollow, highly textured beads measure 19-20mm long x 10mm wide.
1 in stock
Yorbua Textured Metal Beads, strand w/Large Pendant.
MYOR2019ST
1 in stock
Yorbua Textured Metal Beads, strand
MYOR2018ST
1 in stock
Yorbua Brass Fabricated Tubes, Strand
MYOR2017ST
1 in stock
Yorbua Brass Fabricated Tubes, Strand
MYOR2016ST
1 in stock
Yorbua Textured Metal Beads, strand with Dangle.
MYOR2013ST
2 in stock
Yoruba Ceremonial Necklace - Green & Blue
ETHJ1085
Six strands of cornflower and greasy aqua blue 11º seed beads coiled over six strands of rope. The seed beads are pre-1900s. Each strand measures approx. 28". There is some slight damage on one strand of this rare ceremonial piece. Very collectible.
1 in stock
Large-Holed Cast Tube
MYOR2011
Large brass or bronze 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.
48 in stock
Yoruba Brass Tubes w/ Rounded Ends / Strand
MYOR2009ST
24" long strand of lightweight textured tubes with rounded ends, 9mm x 32mm. Yoruba brass, 50+ years old, some with pendant and/or clasp.
5 in stock
Textured Yoruba Tubes / Strand
MYOR2008ST
Lightweight textured brass tube shapes w/ flat-capped ends and 2mm hole. 7mm x 24mm beads on 26" strand, 50+ years old. Some have pendant or clasp.
5 in stock
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