PERIOD: | Mid-18th Century |
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ORIGIN: | Hausa, found chiefly in northwestern Nigeria and adjacent southern Niger. |
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DIMENTIONS: | 57.5 X 23 Cm |
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DESCRIPTION: | In a manner shaped crescent moon and pole “Quranic writing board, is the evidence and expression of devotion and discipline, and a connection to an international community connected by Arabic, the language of the Qur’an. In (Timbuktu students) historically used wood writing boards to practice their Arabic calligraphy and to help them memorize Qur’anic verses.The text written on the front of this board is a verse from the Qur’an and the the layout of the local notable camel. |
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PROVENANCE: | European Auction Art Market |
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CERTIFICATE: | Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register |
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