Beaded King's Hat
date
about 1960-1980
creation place
Africa, Nigeria
medium & support
Basketry foundation mounted with beadwork
measurements
6 3/4 x 10 9/16 x 10 5/8 in. (17.15 x 26.82 x 26.97 cm)
credit line
Gift of David T. Owsley
accession number
1991.068.264
keywords
abstract art, African religion, Africans, art, beadwork, cap, chief, civilization, costume, costume accessory, crown jewels, culture, geometry, government, headgear, human being, insignia, nationality, non-Christian religion, occupations, ornament, public, race (human), regalia, religion, rite, ritual practices, ruler, society, state, supernatural, tribal religion
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