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Exceptional antique Dogon iron ceremonial lamp stand from Mali. Hand forged by traditional West African blacksmith artisans and dating to … Read more Exceptional antique Dogon iron ceremonial lamp stand from Mali. Hand forged by traditional West African blacksmith artisans and dating to the early-to-mid 20th century. This rare multi-tiered floor-standing piece features a striking silhouette with suspended chain elements, primitive oil lamp cups, and expressive anthropomorphic finials suggestive of ancestral or spiritual forms. Originally created as a ritual or ceremonial illumination piece, the stand was designed to hold oil and wick lamps, reflecting the deep symbolic importance of ironwork within Dogon culture. The richly aged iron surface displays beautiful natural oxidized patina and hand-worked irregularities accumulated over decades of use and age. Today it functions as a sculptural statement piece equally suited for collectors of African tribal art, wabi-sabi interiors, or architecturally restrained spaces seeking authentic material presence and historic character. See less
- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 25ʺD × 50ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. less
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