Core Record |
| Title |
chief’s regalia (crown) |
| Collection |
Artworld: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts |
| Date |
1500-1899 CE |
| Description |
The base of this ‘crown' has a wavy-line type pattern between a braided or herringbone effect. The four arches meet at the top on which a bird surmounts it, which may be a later addition. On two of the arches, a pair of seated figures is evident. It was cast in one piece, and is very brittle, and there is some damage, which has been repaired with rivets and solder. |
| Description Source |
Helen Coleman |
| Cultural Context |
Dogon |
| Id Number Current Accession |
927a |
| Location Creation Site |
Mali |
| Location Current Repository |
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts |
| Subject |
accessory (including regalia), crown |
| Measurements |
180 x 160 x 180 mm |
| Credit Line |
Chief's regalia. West africa, Mali: Dogon. 16th-19th century. Brass or copper alloys. Max h. 1.74cm. Acquired 1986. UEA 927a-j |
| Context |
Chief's regalia. West Africa, Mali: Dogon. 16th-19th century. Brass or copper alloys. max. l. 74 cm. Acquired 1986. UEA 927 a-j |
| Rights |
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, UEA, Norwich, 2002. All Rights reserved |
| Work Type |
crown |
