Bowl

Item number Cb90 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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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.