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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.
Most of these are contemporary and were probably made for sale rather than for use by a king.
The veils, most of which here are incomplete, were to separate the divine king from mortals.
Although most beadwork can generally be cleaned with a glass cleaner, some of these crowns have permanent stains. Where relevant, we have attempted to indicate that condition in the photos of individual crowns.
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