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Yoruba beaded Crown, a spectacular example used by the Yoruba…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
14-Sep-2013
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Description:
Yoruba beaded Crown, a spectacular example used by the Yoruba Kings in Nigeria. Yoruba rulers wear crowns on state occasions and during public functions a built-up, hollowed, cup-shaped base with raised facial features and animal form standing above; the Crown is then embellished over the entire surface with multi-coloured beads. Nigeria. Length 27 cm. Width 25 cm
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Category:
Unclassified