#(palestine had a small pre-you know what jewish population that got absorbed into you know where)
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leroibobo · 1 year ago
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a carved mother-of-pearl quran box and matching quran depicting al-aqsa mosque from bethlehem, palestine, dating to the 1960s.
mother-of-pearl carving is a traditional craft in bethlehem; said to have been brought over by franciscan monks from italy in the 15th century. the tradition is still going strong today.
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carved mother-of-pearl shells from bethlehem, palestine, dating to the mid 19th century.
mother-of-pearl carving is a traditional craft in bethlehem; said to have been brought over by franciscan monks from italy in the 15th century. bethelehemi carved shells depicting themes from the new testament were popular souvenirs for christian pilgrims. the tradition is still going strong today.
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