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royal sword and beaded sheath with ivory ornaments
Culture or people Yoruba people
Creation date 19th-20th century
Materials glass beads, cloth, ivory, iron
Dimensions approx. L: 18 in. (sword in sheath) , approx. L: 26 in. (with hanging elements)
Credit line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg
Accession number 1995.115A-B
http://www.imamuseum.org/explore/artwork/8639

This sword, like other beaded objects of the Yoruba, is an indicator of high status. It was worn during annual festivals by a king or one of his officials. The sheath and handle are ornamented with glass beads and ivory inlays depicting images with ritual significance. The beadwork includes images of monkeys, ram heads, a snake head and a human figure. The ivory inlays depict monkeys, crocodiles, ram heads, an official on a horse and a water spirit.

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