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Ink and pigment on paper mounted on both sides of a hanging board, arched leather strap at top with fringe, written passages are at center of both sides, surrounded by geometric designs in yellow, black, white, red, green, and blue
Koranic Board
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Koranic Board

Attribution Abdel Qadr (Nigeria)
Date1966
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumInk and pigment on paper, wood, leather
Dimensions34 7/8 x 11 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (88.6 x 29.8 x 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by museum visitors
Object number1997.25
Collections
Visual DescriptionInk and pigment on paper mounted on both sides of a hanging board, arched leather strap at top with fringe, written passages are at center of both sides, surrounded by geometric designs in yellow, black, white, red, green, and blue
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