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Object NameBeaded Crown (Oríkògbófó)
Made FromNatural fibers, Glass
Dateprobably 1960-1970
Place MadeNigeria
TechniqueWoven, sewn, embroidered, flame-worked, pulled
SizeOverall H: 15.2 cm, Diam (max): 18.8 cm
Accession Number96.3.7
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Life on a String: 35 Centuries of the Glass Bead
Past | Present: Expanding the Stories of Glass
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Interpretive Notes
The elephants symbolize the ọba’s supreme power and knowledge, while the central crown may be a reference to the British royal crown.
Physical DescriptionBeaded Crown (Oríkògbófó). Opaque scarlet red and opaque burgundy red glass beads, natural fibers; woven, sewn, embroidered, flame-worked, pulled, cut, polished.
Provenance
Source Africa - 1996-03-07

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