Bida brass works

History of Bida brass works

This was established in 18th century in Bida town, Niger state. It is notable as the home of beautiful brass works.

Reports claim that Bidah works are the origin of Nok and Ife arts.

Bida is home to the famous Durbar festival where horses are beautified in costumes.

Built by Etsu Usman Zaki in 18th century.

It is often said that before you can marry a woman in Bida, you have to pay the brass price. Bida which is home to beautiful brass works hopes to tell the story of its people via artistic expressions of copper and zinc.

Safety/Security

This is a very safe location.

What To Bring

Before heading to Bida brass works, here are some helpful things to take along with you:

A camera

Sun screen

Things to do while at Bida brass works

These are the following things you can do while you're here:

See the brass collections

See the sculpture collection

Go sightseeing

Best Features

It celebrates the rich history of its people via artistic expressions

Writer's Review

To go and enjoy the wonderful things Bida has to offer

Most common visitors

Archaelogists, Historians, Adventurers

"Bida:Nigeria's home of brass works"- National mirror