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Collections

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Oba's Royal Crownearly to mid-19th century

Not on view
Beaded cap densely covered in glass beads, with a marigold-yellow domed upper section featuring scrolling black tendrils, and a lower band divided into colorful rectangular panels with floral and geometric motifs
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Oba's Royal Crown
Culture
Yoruba peoples
Place Made
Africa, Nigeria
Date Made
early to mid-19th century
Medium
Glass beads embroidered on plain weave striped and printed cotton over a metal frame
Dimensions
Height: 11 1/2 in. (29.21 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. James and Gladys Strain
Accession Number
AC1993.219.9
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
African Art