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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Koranic writing board
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Koranic writing board

Maker Hausa Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, pigmented ink
Dimensions23 3/4 × 21 1/4 × 1/2 in. (60.3 × 54 × 1.3 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum puchase with funds from Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund
Object number2015.51.4
Collections
DescriptionWooden board with handle, handwriting on both sides, black ink,

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