DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Oba's (King's) crown
NameCrown
CultureYoruba
Dateca. 1900
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumGlass beads, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 33 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (86 x 20 cm)
Credit LineGift of Diane and Sandy Besser
Object numberFA.2006.77.19
DescriptionPointed headpiece with bird on top in white beading--face and lizard back and front in red and white Bead strands hanging from base . On Mount.
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mid-20th century
ca. 1950
