Antique Dogon Carved Wood Window, Early 1900s

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A rare and impressive ceremonial granary door from the dogon people (mali), dating back to the early 20th century. Hand-carved … Read more A rare and impressive ceremonial granary door from the dogon people (mali), dating back to the early 20th century. Hand-carved in high and low relief from a single block of solid tropical wood, it features a dense array of stylized figures depicting protective ancestors (nommo), ritual masks, and zigzag cosmogonic symbols. This artifact of profound historical and spiritual value features an authentic dark patina and comes with rear hooks for wall hanging.

details and specifications:

type: granary door / ethnic ceremonial window

origin / culture: dogon people (mali, west africa)

style: tribal / ethnic art

attribution: attributed to dogon tribal sculpture art

material: hand-carved solid tropical wood

period: early 1900s (20th century)

dimensions (l x w x h): 48 x 3 x 60.5 cm

condition:

excellent condition considering its age and origin. The wood is solid, heavy, and structurally intact. It features the typical dark layered patina, gouge marks on the back, and small natural cracks that attest to its antiquity and ceremonial use.

please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting from special spotlights, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

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