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
Accession Number
1998.279
Medium
Cloth, glass beads, and thread
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 19.5 x 19.7 cm (5 x 7 11/16 x 7 3/4 in.)
Classification
Garment
Credit Line
Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie Strain