Description
This finely crafted lapel pin reflects the tiered form of the Corona—the bronze crown of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The design draws from traditional Yoruba columns and honors the craftsmanship of African American metalworkers in the South. Cast in pewter and plated in matte gold, it captures an architectural silhouette that has become a Washington, D.C. landmark.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture building is African American history and culture writ large on the National Mall of the United States. Its location and its design represent the past, present, and future of the African American experience in ways tangible and symbolic.
Museum Story
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the nation's largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting, and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history. Established by an Act of Congress in 2003, it is the culmination of decades of efforts to establish a national museum that promotes and highlights the contributions of African Americans.
Details
- Pewter with matte gold plating
- 1.3"W x 0.68"H
- Made in the USA
