H101-Discussion 3 Friday October 2, 2015
5 pillars of Islam Quran Arabesque Abrahamic Religion Kaaba Initiation Social control Ala
“Blue” Qur’an, Tunisia, late 9th early 10th centuy Parchment dyed with indigo, lettering in gold, horizontal format use of parchment kufic script. “Blue” Qur’an, Tunisia, late 9th early 10th centuy
Igbo Mbari House to Ala, the Earth Goddess, Adobe and wood, 20th century
Nkisi Nkonde, Kongo Peoples, Zaire Wood, cord, iron, nails, feathers, pigment Natural fibers 20th century h. 83 cm