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This vintage Dogon granary door from Mali features intricate carved relief figures— standing Nommo ancestors the bottom and top crocodiles …
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This vintage Dogon granary door from Mali features intricate carved relief figures— standing Nommo ancestors the bottom and top crocodiles and a setting female in the center and other animals and breasts etc... —framed with bold geometric edges. A monumental statement piece, it measures 31"wide × 72" tall with hinges (70" without) and 3" 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.
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- Dimensions
- 31ʺW × 3ʺD × 72ʺH
- 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
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