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Yoruban Barrister Crown (Orikogbofo)

Photo credit: Matthew Hillman
Modeled after wigs worn by British barristers, this hat would be part of a Yoruban king’s regalia and an indicator of his position of authority. The king, or oba, would wear this crown when presiding over judiciary occasions, such as the opening of the legislature. Nigeria was a British colony from the late 19th century until 1960 (when it gained its independence), which would have influenced the look of Nigerian clothes and costumes.

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Country: Nigeria

Date: mid 20th century

Medium: beads, cloth, fiber

Height: 6

Width: 9

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