Collector: William Russell Bascom / Donor: William Russell Bascom / Function: 3.1 Status Objects and Insignia of Office - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Crown, accession number 5-2600, described as Yoruba beaded crown (ori Kogbofo) "head not so empty", for a king; 11 1/2" high; 8" approx. dia.

Hearst Museum object titled Cushion, accession number 5-12979, described as cushion, beaded; floral design on blue ground; 4 faces on edge; blue, red, yellow, gold, black, and white beads; diam. 35.5 cm. 3 beaded tassels, detached.

Hearst Museum object titled Stool (seating furniture), accession number 5-10280a-d, described as stool; chief's stool; wood; A) round seat with square hole insert for b; diameter: 50 cm; B) stand; wood; cylindrical; center single leg elaborately carved with 4 breasts at center; length: 29.5 cm; C) base; wood; split and repaired with 4 iron braces; diameter: 48 cm; D) base; wood; square hold insert; diameter: 50 cm. possibly extra base