One of a pair of Torah finials – folk art. North Africa, most likely Tunisia, [first half of 20th century].
Iron, cast; sheet metal, cut, pierced and bent; paint.
Wide, cylindrical Torah finial with six columns and six horseshoe arches, painted yellow. Red eight-point star and light blue curving rail inside each arch. Upper portion of finial conical and painted blue. Base of cylinder and foot painted light blue.
Height: 30 cm. Fair condition. Warping. Loss to paint. Some rust. Missing decorations (?).