A Large Silver Nigerian Islamic Bowl
Central Nigeria, late 19th/early 20th century
diameter: 24 cm; height: 8 cm
This bowl is from the Islamic Nupe people of central Nigeria and probably was executed in
Bida. The base is engraved in a version of Sudanic Arabic that is used in Nigeria, possibly
giving a maker’s name and/or the owner, as well as some symbols.
References: a silver bowl attributed to Islamic Nigeria with similar engraved work is
illustrated in Al-Jadir, S., Arab and Islamic Silver, Stacey International, 1981, p. 81.
Inventory no.: 61
For another Nupe receptacle, see 532.
Central Nigeria, late 19th/early 20th century
diameter: 24 cm; height: 8 cm
This bowl is from the Islamic Nupe people of central Nigeria and probably was executed in
Bida. The base is engraved in a version of Sudanic Arabic that is used in Nigeria, possibly
giving a maker’s name and/or the owner, as well as some symbols.
References: a silver bowl attributed to Islamic Nigeria with similar engraved work is
illustrated in Al-Jadir, S., Arab and Islamic Silver, Stacey International, 1981, p. 81.
Inventory no.: 61
For another Nupe receptacle, see 532.