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

Collections

Africa.

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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