Discover Somali Culture & Heritage

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Dhiil-Qori / Dhiil Quran (small size "wah caruureed"

URN: CH0054.1

Somali

Dhiil-Qori / Dhiil Quran (small size "wah caruureed"

English

Container with lid (container)

Measurements

0 mm (D)

12.0 mm (L)

14.0 mm (W)

32.0 mm (H)

Material

wood

Qufad

URN: CH0021.1

Somali

Qufad

English

Container with lid (container)

Measurements

24.0 mm (D)

0 mm (L)

0 mm (W)

32.5 mm (H)

Material

Basketry

Koor

URN: CH0004

Somali

Koor

English

Bell, camel

Measurements

0 mm (D)

17.0 mm (L)

7.0 mm (W)

0 mm (H)

Material

Wood; synthetic rope

What's on at Culture House

3-24 Feb 2025 - 8pm to 9pm

From 3-24 of February 2025, we will be hosting series of events as part of  Culture House launch. Click here to see what is coming up: 

15th Feb 2025 - 30th April 2025

Learn about our oldest artefacts, preserved cave paintings and more.

What is the Culture House?

Telling the story of the British Somali community.

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