| Translated title | The Arts of Maghreb. Collections of the Department of Maghrebinian Muslim Art |
| Author |
E. Mesle. |
| Imprint |
Paris, France, 1977. 115 pp., 31 pp., illustrations: 12 b&w, 29.7 × 21.5 cm. French. |
| Location |
Musée National des Arts Africains et d’ Oceanie (3 December 1977–15 February 1978) |
| Description |
The artistic heritage of Maghreb, presented in two sections. The first deals with the region’s Muslim population; the second with its non-Muslim residents, both ancient and recent. Jewish presence discussed on pp. 20–31, and items 152–200, with examples of costume followed by synagogue objects, and ceremonial objects according to holidays. Mimeographed copy. 200 items. |
| main keywords |
CEREMONIAL OBJECTSCOSTUMENORTH AFRICATORAH ORNAMENTS |
| minor keywords |
AlgeriaAmuletsHamsas, lamp hangersHanukkah lampsKetubbotLibyaMauritaniaMezuzah casesMizrachMoroccoPesach platesRimmonimScrolls of Esther, illuminatedShabbat lampsSynagogue lampsTalitTalit bagsTorah mantlesTunisiaYad |