Yoruba Crown - Nigeria

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Beaded Crown

Yoruba, Nigeria

This beaded crown is from the Yoruba people of Nigeria.  It would be part of a royal costume. Many crowns are brightly colored with added animals and birds. All of the patterns are created with tiny seed beads. The bird at the top is a sign of wisdom and appears on may crowns such as this one. The crowns were circled with a veil of beads that would partially hide the face.  A beaded vest and staff would be worn with the crown.

A veil of beads would obscure the face of the king protect the viewers from his gaze.