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This striking dark brown, nearly black Mali African door features ancestral Dogon figures alongside crocodiles, measuring 78" H (86.5" H … Read more This striking dark brown, nearly black Mali African door features ancestral Dogon figures alongside crocodiles, measuring 78" H (86.5" H including hinges) by 27.5" W and 3" D. The intricate relief carvings depict human forms, crocodiles, and breasts, elegantly framed along the edges. The Dogon people deeply venerate the Nommo, their primordial ancestors credited with pioneering agriculture and blacksmithing. The door’s vivid imagery honors these ancestors, symbolizing the celebration of life and the enduring respect for ancestral legacy.. See less
- Dimensions
- 27.5ʺW × 3ʺD × 86.5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Crocodile
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- minor loss/good minor loss/good less
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