At some point in the history of Yorubas, this was an outfit of wealth and splendor worn only by high-society women. It was a statement of elegance and class for a long time until recently. A lot of items are put together to make this outfit including:
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gèlè (head gear)
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yẹ̀tí (earrings usually gold)
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Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ (beads)
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bùbá (loose top)
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Ìró (wrapper)
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Ọ̀já (fastener, used to hold the bùbá and Ìró in place like a belt)
Everything is put together with the finest and most expensive fabrics only affordable for few. This outfit was commonly worn by the Ìyálóde, a high ranking chieftain in the Yoruba society. They are representatives of women in the king's council and are also influential politically and economically.
This is a piece of Yoruba history that I wanted to cement with my art, this is a piece of African heritage that should not be forgotten.
Medium: Graphite and Charcoal on paper
Ìyálóde
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Ìyálóde
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At some point in the history of Yorubas, this was an outfit of wealth and splendor worn only by high-society women. It was a statement of elegance and class for a long time until recently. A lot of items are put together to make this outfit including:
-
gèlè (head gear)
-
yẹ̀tí (earrings usually gold)
-
Ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ (beads)
-
bùbá (loose top)
-
Ìró (wrapper)
-
Ọ̀já (fastener, used to hold the bùbá and Ìró in place like a belt)
Everything is put together with the finest and most expensive fabrics only affordable for few. This outfit was commonly worn by the Ìyálóde, a high ranking chieftain in the Yoruba society. They are representatives of women in the king's council and are also influential politically and economically.
This is a piece of Yoruba history that I wanted to cement with my art, this is a piece of African heritage that should not be forgotten.
Medium: Graphite and Charcoal on paper