Crown

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Crown

Yoruba artistLinkedCulture matchlcp-ddd60c9b2fa5

Date
early 20th century
Medium
Glass beads, cotton
Culture
Yoruba
Department
Arts of Global Africa
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
4451

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The Obas, or kings, of the Yoruba wear beaded caps ( orikobofo ) on informal occasions and for certain public ceremonies. This example is modeled on a European crown but also displays the Yoruba royal bird ( okin ). Nigeria, Africa

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Gift of Myron Kunin

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