Architectual Salvage 1800's Madagascar Wooden Carved Bed Panel Pediment Door Hanging

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This is architectural salvage brought back from Madagascar Merina Region. An ornate carved narrative scene showing human figures in short … Read more This is architectural salvage brought back from Madagascar Merina Region. An ornate carved narrative scene showing human figures in short tunics, animals, weapons and utensils with all the hallmark traits of late 19th century Highland Malagasy Woodcarvings.

This is double sided with geometric botanical floral motifs on one side showing the European influence of the time period. Merina artisans began carving low relief friezes depicting soldiers, villagers and tools in domestic scenes. This is a cut down bed rail where the dowel holes are still there showing the peg joinery used to secure it to the frame.

This is a dark wood probably rosewood or palissandre from the region.

Measures 25" long and 6" high
has two hooks added at the top for hanging. See less