Schoolboard

A wooden school board with a handle and slot for hanging. It is inscribed with Arabic texts and was likely used by school children learning the Q uran.

Further Information

• Type: Tools, implements
• Object: Schoolboard
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 445mm [L] x 184mm [W] x 12mm [T]
• Production Date: Pre 1892
• Associated Places: Luawa
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:WA507510

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