Bird-shaped headdress/crown, probably Yoruba (West Africa/Nigeria), 19th/20th century, beaded embroidery. Wickerwork with textile and padding, on the outside geometrically ornamentally embroidered with colorful beads. Signs of use or age. Enclosed is a book titled: ''Beadwork, A World Guide (Caroline Crabtree & Pam Stallebrass/London 2002). H. of the bird crown 30 cm