an african efic brass charger decorated with wild plants. storage jars

storage jars

the carte de visite is presented and protected in a simple glass and metal frame that can be wall hung or surface mounted

Royal Society of British Artists

the way in which she  interepreted plants in her art and her attention to detail illustrates her in depth knowledge of nature and botany which was derived from her love of the countryside and gardening

Flag size approx 210mm x 210mm

an african efic brass charger decorated with wild plants. storage jarsa detailed, large antique african efik hand embossed brass charger, tray, platter from old calabar, decorated with wild plants dating to around 1910. diameter 450mm. the centre of the charger is decorated with stylised plants, possibly the plant costas spectabilis commonly known as the yellow trumpet flower that produces large fleshy leaves that form as a rosette as they grow close to the ground. once growing in abundance , today the plant is becoming