All of the crowns below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.
For unsold Yoruba crowns please GO TO YORUBA CROWNS PAGE
The crowns below are wonderful examples of Yoruba beadwork. Despite their quality of workmanship and the interesting variety of forms, however, we believe that they were made for sale rather than for use by a king.
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 YORUBA STYLE Crown 73 21" high SOLD |
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 Crown 20 SOLD |
 Crown 21 SOLD |
 Crown 22 SOLD |
 Crown 23 SOLD |
 Crown 24 SOLD |
 Crown 25 SOLD |
 Crown 26 SOLD |
 Crown 27 SOLD |
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.
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