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Couronne de perles royale "ade", Nigéria, Yoruba, Taille: H: 52 cm; 63 cm (with veil), ID: 3050117
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Lot 285
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Couronne de perles royale "ade" ·  Nigéria, Yoruba · ID: 3050117

Vendu 2 200 €
Provenance
J. L. Hudson Gallery, Detroit, USA (1962-1973)

Description

wickerwork of palm ribs, fabric, colourful miniature glass beads, mirror glass, with veil of net-like beadwork and chin strap, base

The beaded conical crown (“adenla”) is symbol of the sacred authority of the Yoruba king (“oba”). It can only be worn by those who trace their ancestry to “Oduduwa”, the first ruler of Ile-Ife, the sacred home of all Yoruba people.

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