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Beaded Crown (Ade) of Onijagbo Obasoro Alowolodu, Ogoga of Ikere 1890-1928 The ultimate symbol of Yoruba kingship is the bead-embroidered crown. All crowns are surmounted by an okin, the royal bird, and represent the face of Oduduwa, the creator-god who became the first king of Ife. The beaded veil that covers the face of the wearer depersonalizes the oba, emphasizing his office, while protecting onlookers from the danger of casting their eyes directly on the awesome radiance of a divine king.
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Palace door Date: ca. 1904-1910 Maker: Olowe of Ise ca. 1875-ca. 1938 Yoruba peoples Dimensions: H x W x D: 207 x 88 x 15.9 cm (81 1/2 x 34 5/8 x 6 1/4 in.) Medium: Wood, traces of pigment
Crest mask Date: Late 19th-mid 20th century Maker: Ejagham peoples Dimensions: H x W: 63.5 x 86 cm (25 x 33 7/8 in.) Medium: Wood, animal skin, palm fiber, bamboo, metal, pigment
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Plaque Date: Mid 16th-17th century Maker: Benin kingdom court style Edo peoples Dimensions: H x W x D: 34.3 x 29.2 x 7 cm (13 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.) Medium: Copper alloy
Face mask Date: Early 20th century Maker: Chokwe peoples Dimensions: H x W x D: 39.1 x 21.3 x 23.5 cm (15 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.) Medium: Wood, plant fiber, pigment, copper alloy
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Male figure Date: Late 19th century Maker: Bamum peoples Dimensions: H x W x D: 160 x 39.4 x 36.8 cm (63 x 15 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.) Medium: Wood, brass, cloth, glass beads, cowrie shells
Wrapper Date: Mid-late 19th century Maker: Asante peoples Dimensions: H x L: 194.5 x 285.6cm (76 9/16 x 112 7/16in.); H x W x D: 210.8 x 302.3 x 5cm (83 x 119 x 1 15/16in.) (framed) Medium: Imported cotton cloth, black pigment
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Crest mask Date: Early-mid 20th century Maker: Bamana peoples Medium: Wood, metal, plant fiber, hide, cowrie shells
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Maiden Spirit (Agbogho Mmuo) Helmet Mask Nigeria, Lgbo, North. Late 19th- early 20th centuries
amazing chair from Nigeria...Its made out of beads!
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