Alluha Koranic board, written on 2 sides - Lot 116

Alluha Koranic board, written on 2 sides Niger - Haoussa Wood - Nice consolidation of the cracks with native staples H. 50 cm, L. 30 cm Origin : Sultanate of Maradi (Niger) Abdoul Karim HAMANI Madrasas (Koranic schools) are to be found throughout in Africa, and are important pillars of the literacy of the population. This type of board is used to teach the Koran. The text is written on a millet stalk (Calam). In certain other cases, the boards or Alluha are used by used by fetishists and healers. A sura or corresponding to the patient's ailment (generally a psychological psychological pathology) is written on the board, which is then then washed. The ink-laden water is collected and then given to the patient to drink.