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This remarkable vintage granary door from Mali showcases Dogon tribe ancestors alongside turtles, a snake, and a bird. It measures … Read more This remarkable vintage granary door from Mali showcases Dogon tribe ancestors alongside turtles, a snake, and a bird. It measures 22.5" H and 25" H including hinges, with dimensions of 16" W by 1" D. The detailed relief carvings depict human figures at the top and bottom, expertly bordered along the edges and center. The Dogon revere the Nommo ancestors, revered as the founders of agriculture and blacksmithing. The figures embody a tribute to life’s vitality and the profound respect for ancestral heritage. See less
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 1ʺD × 25ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- minor loss/opening in the wood/good minor loss/opening in the wood/good less
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