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Beaded Royal Crown (Orikogbofo)

Beaded Royal Crown (Orikogbofo)

Gallery Location

Not currently on view

Currently unknown artist or artists (Yorùbá style)

Artist/Maker
Currently unknown artist or artists (Yorùbá style)
Title
Beaded Royal Crown (Orikogbofo)
Date
early 20th century
Material & Process
Beads, fabric, and string
Dimensions
9 x 7 1/2 in. diam Overall
Credit
Gift of Drs. James and Gladys Witt Strain
Inventory No.
1992.75
Classification
Beadwork
Location
Nigeria

Related

5 May 1992, gifted by Drs. James and Gladys Strain (Riverdale, NY) to the Elvehjem Museum of Art [now called Chazen Museum of Art]

  • Strung, Woven, Knitted & Sewn: Beadwork from Europe, Africa, Asia and Americas: Milwaukee Art Museum, 11/21/1997–1/18/1998

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