A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)
A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)
A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)
A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)
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A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)
A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)
A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)
A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)

A MAGIC SQUARE WITH SCRIPT +DIAGRAMS ON LEATHER HAUSA TRIBE OF NIGERIA (No 1823)

£235

This a goat hide with diagrams and sacred script from the Hausa people of Nigeria.  Termed a magic square, it has detailed geometric paintings to convey talismanic protection.  Made of sacred goat hide.  Has a nicely developed patina and is in good condition. An intricate example, with minor distress only. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 65cm approx.


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