Description:

Meticulously hand-beaded and crafted, these sashes are inspired by those historically worn by Ifa priestesses to symbolize their spiritual status during public ceremonies. Today, these sashes are still handmade in Nigeria by the Yoruba people. Beads and cowrie shells, historically symbols of wealth and status, continue to be integral to their design. Common motifs include Yoruba faces with vertical cheek scarification, as well as various animals and geometric patterns.