Lot 1256

THREE ISLAMIC WOODEN PRAYER BOARDS (3)

West Africa, 19th/20th century
Each of rounded rectangular form, inscribed in black ink with Islamic script on each side, each with a handle at the top, sizes 66cm by 29cm, 43cm by 21cm and 43cm by 13cm. These boards are used in Muslim regions of West Africa for instruction in the Koran and for practice writing in Arabic script

Estimate: £150 - £250
Hammer price: £80
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Some overall wear and small losses

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