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Superb African black and white Yoruba King beaded crown with veil nicely embellished with beads and decorated with abstract motifs …
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Superb African black and white Yoruba King beaded crown with veil nicely embellished with beads and decorated with abstract motifs ,faces, and birds.
Faces are characterized by tubular eyes and nose. Those two facial details have important roles in the life of Yoruba. the eyes are the body conductors, and if the eyes are blind, everything turns darkness" .
"The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power, the crown.
Dimensions 10"w × 19ʺH without the veil
minor beads loss, pls check picture
( stand is not included in the sale )
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- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 19ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- minor beads loss/good minor beads loss/good less
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