Mimouna Table
Object numberM2022/005
TitleMimouna Table
Creator Rhys Norton (Craftsman)
DescriptionMiniature of a table set with food for Mimouna, a feast celebrated by Moroccan Jews, which takes place the day after Passover. This has become widespread in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora and is increasingly popular. Beginning after nightfall, non-Jewish neighbours would bring back the hametz (food with leavening agents forbidden on Passover) and mofletta (thin crepes) would be served. A lavish table filled with holiday cakes and sweet meats filled with symbols of good fortune, fertility and new beginnings would be laid out. Doors are left open and visitors move house to house celebrating.
Production placeSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Production date 2020 - 2020
Object nameminiature works
Dimensions
- table diameter: 435.00 mm
table height: 200.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Joe and Racheline Barda