Silver Bowl Presented to Sir Milton Margai

This silver bowl was originally made in India. The body of the bowl is decorated with a rim of floral designs, interspersed by small cross-legged Hindu figures, and it is supported by three elephants standing on a plinth. This item was presented to Sir Milton Margai, on his becoming the Prime-Minister of Sierra Leone at Independence in 1961, by Sierra Leone Ltd. It came to the Sierra Leone National Museum on his death in 1968.

Further Information

  • Type: Containers, vessels
  • Object: Silver Bowl Presented to Sir Milton Margai
  • Materials: Metal, Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 356mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1968
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Sir Milton Margai (Donor)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1968.04.08

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