Crown

NameCrown

CultureYoruba

Dateearly-mid 20th century

Place madeNigeria, Africa

Mediumbeads, fabric (cotton)

DimensionsOverall: 31 1/2 in. (80 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sandy and Diane Besser

Object numberFA.2003.37.41

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Beadwork

DescriptionConical crown with a bird on top and long fringe single strand of beads. Hat decorated with faces, grey background with white, red, blue and yellow decoration - multicolor in blue knobs attached to crown - bird has a fringe.

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