Glass beads, cottonexpand_more
Gift of Myron Kuninexpand_more 92.37
The Obas, or kings, of the Yoruba wear beaded caps (orikobofo) on informal occasions and for certain public ceremonies. This example is modeled on a European crown but also displays the Yoruba royal bird (okin).
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