Doll

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

1998.11.31.04

Description

Doll of Mullah with prayer rug

Acquisition

Accession

1998.11

Source or Donor

Albert R. Spalding, Virginia Spalding

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Albert R. and Virginia Spalding

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Material

Fabric

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

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.