Carved Wooden Dogon Door, Mali, 1800s

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Dogon doors are important architectural elements, often used to close granaries and houses. They are notable not only for their … Read more Dogon doors are important architectural elements, often used to close granaries and houses. They are notable not only for their practical function but also for their carved motifs, which recall religious beliefs and aspects of social life.
The designs carved on Dogon doors are complex and symbolic and tell a story. See less