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Large, Silver Nigerian Islamic Bowl
Central Nigeria
late 19th/early 20th century
diameter: 24 cm; height: 8 cm, weight: 445g
This large bowl with great presence 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
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For another Nupe receptacle, see 532.
Large, Silver Nigerian Islamic Bowl
Central Nigeria
late 19th/early 20th century
diameter: 24 cm; height: 8 cm, weight: 445g
This large bowl with great presence 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
This Item is available - Ask about this item
For another Nupe receptacle, see 532.
