The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 24, 2024
Coronet (oríkògbófo)
1900s
Overall: 19 x 19 x 18 cm (7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/16 in.)
Location: not on view
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.- ?-1999Drs. James and Gladys Strain1999-presentThe Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH by gift
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1998.278