Details
Description
This vintage Dogon granary door from Mali features intricate carved relief figures—standing Nommo ancestors , breasts etc... —framed with bold …
Read more
This vintage Dogon granary door from Mali features intricate carved relief figures—standing Nommo ancestors , breasts etc... —framed with bold geometric edges. A monumental statement piece, it measures 26"wide × 48" tall with hinges (45" without) and 2" deep, showcasing the scale and artistry of traditional Dogon craftsmanship.
The Nommo figures represent primordial ancestors credited with introducing farming and blacksmithing to Dogon culture, making this door both a functional artifact and a spiritual symbol. Authentic patina and minor wear from age enhance its character and provenance.
See less
- Dimensions
- 26ʺW × 2ʺD × 48ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- 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 /good minor loss /good less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Straw Sculpture
- Louis XIV Sculpture
- Roman Bronze Works Sculpture
- Fernando Botero Sculpture
- Constantin Brancusi Sculpture
- Georgian Sculpture
- Antique Iron Finish Sculpture
- Medium-Density Fibreboard Sculpture
- Gold-Plate Sculpture
- Bakelite Sculpture
- Sculpture in Columbus
- Polished Brass Finish Sculpture
- René Lalique Sculpture
- Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Sculpture
- Sculpture in Panama City, FL
- Barovier and Toso Sculpture
- Gourd Sculpture
- Recycled/Repurposed Sculpture
- Photography Sculpture
- Geode Sculpture
- Worlds Away Sculpture
- Far Pavilions Sculpture
- Maison Jansen Sculpture
- Flavio Poli Sculpture
- Austin Productions Sculpture