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Yoruba Ceremonial Bird Fully Beaded Chiefs Crown T

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 800.00 USD
Yoruba Ceremonial Bird Fully Beaded Chiefs Crown T
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This cone-shaped Yoruba coronation crown for a Chief. The piece is fully beaded using early glass trade beads on a canvas base and early trade clothe. The piece shows nine canvas and beadwork birds with two lizards oneach side and both the front and back of the crown showing raised beaded faces. The piece is from the first to second quarter of the 20th century and overall good original condition. Measures 17" tall andapproximately 8" inside diameter (not including birds).