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Ife-Yoruba Royal Headdress
Ife-Yoruba Tribe21st Century
ArtsWestchester
White Plains, United States
Exquisite beadwork is one of the defining characteristics of this stunning example of a royal headdress from Nigeria. The beadwork symbolized the wearer's wealth. Other elements, such as the hanging tassels and bird imagery highlighted the King's status as a being with unique powers.
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Details
- Title: Ife-Yoruba Royal Headdress
- Creator: Ife-Yoruba Tribe
- Date Created: 21st Century
- Location Created: Lagos, Nigeria
- Type: Artifact
- Medium: Beaded Crown, Red with Animals, Birds, and Crosses
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