On the crown, the birds symbolize the king's power and the mothers' power to protect him and the people. Discussion Questions Look 1. Tell or read the story of Oduduwa . Make a shopping list of all the bead colors you would need to make this crown. Encourage students to agree on more than one adjective to describe the crown's texture.
Entire face is a different color from the background.
Birds are defined by red beaks and white and black eyes. Some beaded parts of the crown are raised slightly to help define features. The Yoruba king's crown identifies the wearer as a king and gives him special powers to interact with the spirit world for the benefit of his people. In some cases these hats symbolize special powers the wearers have. Bring in pictures of some other examples of courtly attire from a variety of cultures.