Yoruba Royal Crown Black & White - 15.5

An elaborately beaded Yoruba royal crown (adé) from Nigeria, worked in striking black and white. Crowns like this are worn by Yoruba kings and high-ranking chiefs on ceremonial occasions, where they are believed to help the wearer take on sacred, otherworldly power.

A fringe of beads falls over the wearer's face, forming a veil that shields onlookers from the overwhelming presence of the ruler in this divine aspect — one of the most distinctive features of Yoruba regalia.

Entirely handmade, so each crown is one of a kind in pattern and detail.

Size: 90cm H × 28cm W × 28cm D

Supplied with the display stand shown.