A Pair of African Tribal Beadwork Panels

Likely Nigeria or vicinity, Yoruba peoples, mid-20th century, rectangular panels centering a mask and interlocking quatrefoil, decorated and geometric patterned polychrome beads on muslin within hide borders, mounted on a cotton canvas, and wired for hanging.

11 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 in.

From the Estate of the late Francine Pilloff, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Some staining and tears to textiles; a few areas of bead loss.