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Object Name |
Torah Tik |
Date |
early 20th century |
Place of Origin |
Djerba, Tunisia |
Medium |
Wood: carved, painted |
Dimensions |
35 x 15 in. (88.9 x 38.1 cm) |
Accession Number |
89.04.01 |
Credit line |
Gift of Herman and Miriam Goldsmith |
About This Work |
A tik is a type of cover or case for a Torah scroll found in North Africa and Islamic countries where Jews live. Tiks from these regions are usually made of wood, metal or a combination of the two. They may be adorned with finials, an ornamental crown and scarves. The painted horseshoe arches adorning the facets of this Torah case reflect Islamic influences as do other decorative elements, such as the medallions with floral motifs. Due to the prohibition in Islam against the depiction of graven images, flowers and vegetation are widely used in decoration. Moreover, in Islamic iconography, flowers symbolize paradise. Tradition and Remembrance: Treasures of the Derfner Judaica Museum, 2009-ongoing, exhibition label. |
Search Terms |
Judaica |