Colorful old Yoruba diviner's panel depicts human faces, animals, reptiles and a fish
Elaborately beaded on the front with seed and glass beads and trimmed around the edges with cowrie shells
Backing appears to be cotton; hand whipstitched to front
Colorful beaded loop for hanging at the top
Panel measures about 41-1/4" in length; with the loop, it is about 42-3/4". The width varies from around 4-1/2" to 4-3/4"
Weighs 1 lb. 4 ozs.
Very good condition for age. The beading is completely intact. Some of the cowrie shells are chipped or broken and there are a few loose threads. Backing fabric does show soiling.
Because of its vibrant colors, this is a particularly beautiful example of this African art form!