What purpose does a crown serve to Yoruba rulers, such as the one shown on Ariwajoye I?

A. A representation of the link between the living king and his godly ancestors
B. Visual testimony to the king's fearsome prowess
C. A representation of the Yoruba ideal of beauty and modesty
D. A symbol of the water goddess Nowo


Answer: A

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