Coronet (oríkògbófo)

Description

Like the rare conical crown (ade), the coronet (oríkògbófo) may only be worn by a king descended from Oduduwa, the first king of the Yorùbá. While the crown is reserved for special occasions, the coronet may be used by the king for less formal public events and when entertaining non-Yorùbá visitors. It signifies wealth rather than royal status.

Provenance

Drs. James and Gladys Strain (?-1999); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH by gift (1999-present)

Coronet (oríkògbófo)

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1900s

Accession Number

1998.278

Medium

Cloth, glass beads, and thread

Dimensions

Overall: 19 x 19 x 18 cm (7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/16 in.)

Classification

Garment

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie Strain