Yoruba Nigerian Bead and Cowrie Crocodile Wall Hanging/Diviners Sash - 53" long

Yoruba Nigerian Bead and Cowrie Crocodile piece is masterfully done with glass seed beads and cowrie shells often used as symbols of wealth or status. The backings attest to the handmade nature of this West African cart called a diviners belt or kings belt from the Yoruba Tribe of Benin Nigeria. A diviner is one of the very few non royal persons permitted to use solidly beaded materials. These are usually reserved for the Yoruba kings within Nigeria where the Yoruba dominate the western part of the country. Each color of bed is associated with a different empowering Orisha. There are no missing beads or shells. In good condition. 53" long, belly is 10" wide & 14" wide with legs. Listed on another website as well.