Yoruba icons worthy of veneration
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The bead-embroidered crown (ade) with beaded veil, foremost attribute of the Oba, symbolizes the aspirations of a civilization at the highest level of authority.
Yoruba Crowns
Beaded Crown (Ade) of Onijagbo Obasoro Alowolodu
19th Century
Copper alloy (brass) crown
19th Century
Beaded Crown (Ade) of Onijagbo Obasoro Alowolodu
19th Century
Wúrà tó máa dán, á la iná kojá: "A piece of gold that wants to shine must pass through fire first."
famous Yoruba proverb
A kì í mo iyi wúrà tí kò bá sonù: "A piece of gold is seldom appreciated until it gets lost."