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1990.12.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Crown   (1990.12.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Symbols
    3. :
  3. Status Symbols
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 20th century
Culture Yoruba
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 90.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 22.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 16.4 cm
Weight 1361 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Glass, Textile--Cotton, Plant--Fiber, Plant--Cotton
Manufacturing Processes Beaded, Sewing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Thompson, R. Ferris. "[Yoruba King's crown]." in: Cole and Fraser. African Arts and Leadership.

Photo: "21st Century Museum Visitors & Digital Museum Resources", 12/16/2005.

Photo: Daily Illini, July 25, 2005, advertisement for Spurlock Museum.

Photo: Explore the World Spurlock Museum, 2007.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction no

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