Qur'an shelves - lawh - Mauritania (No reserve price)
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Four koran planks from Mauritania (two outer) and Mali (two middle), wooden with ink, in good condition, with dimensions ranging from 34.5 × 11.5 × 0.6 cm to 42 × 16 × 1 cm.
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Four Quran boards from Mauritania (the two outer ones) and Mali (the two middle ones). Believed to have been used somewhere between 1960 and 1980.
Quran boards (in Arabic often called 'lawḥ') have for centuries played an important role in North Africa, especially within religious education and folk culture. They are wooden boards on which verses from the Quran are written with ink. Students from madrassas ( Quran schools) use them to memorize the text. Once a passage is learned, the board is cleaned and reused. Writing the text physically helps students not only with memorization but also with discipline, concentration, and reverence for the text.
They are made from local wood, are often rectangular or slightly rounded, and sometimes have a handle. In some regions they are adorned with geometric patterns or calligraphy. Ink was traditionally made from natural materials such as charcoal, plants, resin, or boiled goat hair (or smeg).
Quran boards have more than a practical purpose. They symbolize knowledge and dedication. In some communities the rinse water of the board (after wiping the text) is considered blessed. Old or finely decorated boards are sometimes kept as heirlooms.
Although today notebooks and digital tools are used more and more, Quran boards remain a living tradition in religious education and a cultural symbol in parts of North Africa. They are also sold as artworks or home decor.
Dimensions:
37 x 11.5 x 0.75 cm
35 x 16.5 x 1 cm
42 x 16 x 1 cm
34.5 x 11.5 x 0.6 cm
Carefully packed and shipped with track and trace.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateFour Quran boards from Mauritania (the two outer ones) and Mali (the two middle ones). Believed to have been used somewhere between 1960 and 1980.
Quran boards (in Arabic often called 'lawḥ') have for centuries played an important role in North Africa, especially within religious education and folk culture. They are wooden boards on which verses from the Quran are written with ink. Students from madrassas ( Quran schools) use them to memorize the text. Once a passage is learned, the board is cleaned and reused. Writing the text physically helps students not only with memorization but also with discipline, concentration, and reverence for the text.
They are made from local wood, are often rectangular or slightly rounded, and sometimes have a handle. In some regions they are adorned with geometric patterns or calligraphy. Ink was traditionally made from natural materials such as charcoal, plants, resin, or boiled goat hair (or smeg).
Quran boards have more than a practical purpose. They symbolize knowledge and dedication. In some communities the rinse water of the board (after wiping the text) is considered blessed. Old or finely decorated boards are sometimes kept as heirlooms.
Although today notebooks and digital tools are used more and more, Quran boards remain a living tradition in religious education and a cultural symbol in parts of North Africa. They are also sold as artworks or home decor.
Dimensions:
37 x 11.5 x 0.75 cm
35 x 16.5 x 1 cm
42 x 16 x 1 cm
34.5 x 11.5 x 0.6 cm
Carefully packed and shipped with track and trace.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Indigenous object name
lawh
Number of objects
4
Country of Origin
Mauritania
Material
ink, Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Qur'an shelves
Height
42 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
1 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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