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Islamic prayer board with carved bird figure.

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Islamic prayer board with carved bird figure.

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An Islamic prayer board with a carved bird figure on top. Nigeria. 20th century. 20"h x 8 1/4"w.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.
Catalog Notes: Prayer boards such as this are seen throughout West Africa where an Islamic presence has been seen. The boards vary in design. Often they have simple Islamic writings and prayers but can also have complex charts, figurative, and geometric motifs either carved or painted onto the board. They also may or may not have a geometric or figural carving at the top of the board.

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Islamic prayer board with carved bird figure.

Name: Islamic prayer board with carved bird figure.
SKU: 47936994
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $100

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