Yoruba Style Crown, Nigeria, 20th C.
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A Yoruba style crown with a conical basketry frame and covered with beaded cloth and green, yellow, amber, red, white, royal and navy blue, and aqua colored beads. The top of the crown is surmounted by a detachable bird. The second tier has four avian figures and the third tier has two frontal faces and several avian figures. The lower rim has geometric patterns with open work veil. Beads, fiber, and basketry. 20th century. Nigeria. 20" x 9".Condition: Good, with some bead loss.Provenance: From a Dallas, Texas private collection.
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Yoruba Style Crown, Nigeria, 20th C.
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