All of the crowns below have been sold and are left here
for reference and educational purposes.
Additional crowns may be seen on Yoruba
Beaded Crowns 2 and Yoruba
Beaded Crowns 3
Click on a name to see a larger image.
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YORUBA, BEADED CROWNS, Nigeria
Traditionally, Yoruba crowns were worn by the king, or Oba, in public ceremonies. They were embellished with symbolic designs. Beads were signs of wealth and status. The veil separated the divine king from mortals.
Most of these are contemporary and were probably made for sale rather than for use by a king.
GO TO YORUBA CROWNS 2 PAGE (15-28)
GO TO YORUBA CROWNS 3 PAGE (30-32)
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BEADWORK PAGE
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