A REFINED MAGIC SQUARE WRITING BOARD FROM HAUSA TRIBE NIGERIA ( No 4472 ) HATS Width approx 50 x 40

Width  approx 50 x 40 cm

From a Uk collection

An attractively fine carving style

The patina has remnants of cere-monial libations

A REFINED MAGIC SQUARE WRITING BOARD FROM HAUSA TRIBE NIGERIA ( No 4472 ) HATS Width approx 50 x 40This is a refined medium writing board from the Hausa tribe of Nigeria, west Africa. A particular spirituality called The Magic Square. which is expressed in gris patterns with letters and diagrams. An ancient form of wisdom. Made of wood with ink lettering and a leather wrapped handle. A nice old patina, especially for these type of writing boards. We guarantee this item has been tribally used. Height approx 40 cm