Bowl Item Number: Cb90 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hand hammered metal bowl with three riveted feet and a worn copper lining. Punched design; the top border alternates the eternal knot in an oblong or a square with a flower-like design in a square. The second band is a flower and eternal knot entwined. The third band is a rope design. At the centre is an interlocking eternal knot design. Artist signature and place made etched on border, between the feet.
Iconographic Meaning
The eternal knot, or Solomon's knot, is an important elemnt of Islamic iconography from the Mamluk times. In Yoruba culture, it is often sewn onto paraphenalia for the thunder god Sango, and the regalia of kings, denoting royal status. It is also common in Hausa iconography, especially the dagin arewa, which is used to symbolize northern Nigeria identity.
Item History
- Made in Kano, Nigeria
- Owned by Coolie Verner before December 24, 1979
- Received from Coolie Verner (Donor) on December 24, 1979
What
- Name
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- Cb90
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- metal and copper metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- hammered
- Overall
- height 10.2 cm, diameter 24.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Hausa
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kano, Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 24, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 24, 1979
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0581/0048