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A superb example of an African Dogon tribal ladder carved from a tree trunk. This example is believed to have …
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A superb example of an African Dogon tribal ladder carved from a tree trunk. This example is believed to have been made in Mali from the early to mid-twentieth century.
Traditionally the African Dogon ladder was used by the Dogon people to access the upper levels of granaries, climb onto the flat roofs of houses, and bridge clefts in cliffs.
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- Dimensions
- 14.96ʺW × 14.96ʺD × 82.68ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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