Details
- Dimensions
- 34ʺW × 4ʺD × 74ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Crocodile
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- minor loss/good minor loss/good less
- Description
- This exceptional Mali African door portrays Dogon tribe ancestors and crocodiles, measuring 70.5 " H and 74 " H with … more This exceptional Mali African door portrays Dogon tribe ancestors and crocodiles, measuring 70.5 " H and 74 " H with the hinges by 34" W by 4" D. The relief sculptures feature human figures, crocodiles, and breasts, skillfully framed along the edges and middle. The Dogon people hold the primordial ancestors, known as Nommo, in high regard. These ancestors were the pioneers of farming and blacksmithing and are celebrated through the dynamic figures depicted on the door, symbolizing the celebration of life and the importance of honoring our ancestors. less
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