Muhammad ibn Suleyman al-Jazulî (d. 1465), Dala'il al-Khayrat Prayer Book, Sub-Saharan Africa, early 20th century Manuscript on paper of 172 folios calligraphed in Sudani Arabic with sepia ink and polychrome inks. Several panels and titles illuminated in polychrome inks and a double-page spread illustrated with stylized representations of the shrines of Mecca and Medina. Unsewn folios, protected by two cardboard boards and contained in a brown morocco flap binding with stamped geometric decoration of lines, circles, semicircles, dotted lines and fastened by a long leather strap. 19.5 x 16.5 cm First two folios inscribed in pencil, tiny stains, small edge tears, slight wetness, a few notes added later.