Doll
Object/Artifact
Doll of Mullah with prayer rug
1998.11.31.04
Virginia Spalding
1998.11
Albert R. SpaldingVirginia Spalding
Gift
Gift of Albert R. and Virginia Spalding
Doll
Toys
Category 09: Recreational Objects
5-1/2 in
7-1/2 in
Fabric
Cultural/Historical Context
A Mullah is a religious interpreter and leader in Muslim prayer. The pure white apparel worn by this mullah is a symbol of his goodness and superiority. The Holy Qur'an, from which he recites, must be reverently held in two hands and never placed on the floor. is the source for The Qur'an only common laws in Afghanistan.Muslims recite their prayers on a prayer rug. During moments of meditation a Tasbih (prayer beads) are used.
