Tray

Description

Brass circular embossed tray featuring a female with raised hands, probably Mami Wata, surrounded by fish and lizard with cross patterned outer border: Africa, Nigeria, Cross River State, Calabar, Efik or Ibibio, early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1911.194

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tray

Production information

South Eastern State, Southern Nigeria, Nigeria, Western Africa

Style / Culture

Ibibio

Materials

Brass

Physical description

Brass