King of the golden crown. Gold, silks and satins shimmer on Sir Ladapo Ademola II, the king with a crown made of solid gold. It cost him 3000 pounds to commission. Nearly 100 crowns have rested on the noble head of His Royal Highness Sir Ladapo Ademola II, KBE, CBEJP, the Alake (King) of Abeokuta.
Image Number: APN759653

APN759653

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 148 Description: King of the golden crown. Gold, silks and satins shimmer on Sir Ladapo Ademola II, the king with a crown made of solid gold. It cost him 3000 pounds to commission. Nearly 100 crowns have rested on the noble head of His Royal Highness Sir Ladapo Ademola II, KBE, CBEJP, the Alake (King) of Abeokuta. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 02-02-1963 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: Rights usage terms: Restrictions:  This image does NOT have all model and property releases. Additional clearance may be required for non-editorial use and for use in association with socially sensitive subject matter