DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Crown

NameCrown

CultureYoruba

Datec. 1930

Place madeSW, Nigeria, Africa

MediumGlass beads, cotton, cloth, leather

DimensionsOverall: 8 11/16 x 5 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (22 x 15 x 20 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, Gift of Diane and Sandy Besser, FA.2006.77.6

Object numberFA.2006.77.6

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionRed beaded background with blue shapes surrounded by white, yellow, red and blue stripes around the bottom and around the edges. Four-sided leather foundation.

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