Royal Cap (Orikogbofo)
| Title | Royal Cap (Orikogbofo) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa |
| Date | 20th century 20th century |
| Medium | Glass, cloth, and string |
| Classification | hat |
| Origin | Nigeria Nigeria |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of Donald Young and Shirley Weese Young |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Royal Cap (Orikogbofo)” is a work by Yoruba Nigeria Coastal West Africa, dated 20th century. It is executed in glass, cloth, and string and classified as hat. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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