Description

This impressive dark brown door from Mali showcases ancestral Dogon figures alongside breasts , and more. Measuring 37.5 ” H and 42.5″ high with the hinges 17.5″ wide, and 2.5″ deep, it features detailed relief carvings of standing human forms  all elegantly framed. The Dogon people hold the Nommo—primordial ancestors who introduced agriculture and blacksmithing—in high esteem. The door’s rich symbolism pays tribute to these ancestors, reflecting a profound reverence for heritage and the celebration of life.See

Dimensions

17.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 42.5ʺH

Styles

African

Period

1980s

Country of Origin

Mali

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Wood

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Brown

Condition Notes

minor loss/goodminor loss/good