The Ade is a crown worn by Yoruba kings, and the veil was created to conceal his face when he performs any public function. It was taboo for his subjects to see his eyes, as well as the movement ...

Okuku town in present Osun State has a well-recorded history of cultural promotion and preservation. Ulli Beier’s ‘Yoruba Beaded Crowns’ (1982) and Karin Barber’s ‘I Could Speak until Tomorrow: Oriki, ...

Discussion of the symbolism and iconography of birds on Yoruba beaded crowns and iron staffs, suggesting connections between kingship, divination, and medicine. Points out the bird imagery on the Tada ...