The crown’s origins trace back to the heart of Nigeria’s mining industry, where women miners extracted the raw materials that would eventually adorn the head of a global beauty queen.
This process, often overlooked, is integral to the nation’s economic landscape. The subsequent transformation of these raw materials into a stunning piece of jewelry by skilled Nigerian artisans, under the creative direction of Kiki Lucas, is a testament to the country’s craftsmanship and design prowess.
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