a nigerian embossed charger the raas leela

the raas leela

they differ from a candlestick in that they were originally designed to be carried

almost what you might expect from a boat builders model

brass was also used

width 470mm x height 550mm

a nigerian embossed charger the raas leelaan early 20th century embossed brass charger from nigeria, probably from bida. bida brass work refers to the renowned traditional brass and metal crafting that originated in bida, nigeria, particularly flourishing during the 18th century under etsu Usman zaki. this ancient craft is a significant part of the nope kingdoms cultural heritage, known for producing intricate and decorative objects, often from scrap brass and aluminium. size 43cm diameter.