Tribal Art - 11th February 2014

Lot 74

A small collection of Nigerian metalware

Estimate £100 - £150

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Description

A small collection of Nigerian metalware, including; a large copper salver, with geometric designs, signed '1924 AIKENA AMADU, KANO,' 40.3cm diameter, a brass bowl and two circular dishes by the same maker, a circular jar and cover and ashtray by Aikin M Inuwa of Kano, nine other similar dishes, three bowls and a copper jar and cover, a plated brass dish with a central knot design and a wide rim with a band of stylised animals, by 'Cyril E Bressey, Fab.May.1921, 35.5cm diameter and an English copper dredger. (21)

Provenace:

Edward Maltby Bland, whilst working in Nigeria 1914 - 1933.