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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

Unknown, Oba's Royal Crown, early to mid-19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Drs. James and Gladys Strain, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

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