Details
- Dimensions
- 31.25ʺW × 2ʺD × 71ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Crocodile
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- minor loss/good minor loss/good less
- Description
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Superb hand carved wood Dogon Door with crocodiles, ancestors figures, etc.. Mali African
measures : 71" H and 69.5" H … more Superb hand carved wood Dogon Door with crocodiles, ancestors figures, etc.. Mali African
measures : 71" H and 69.5" H with the hinges by 31.25" W by 2" D
This stunning door has a number of human figures sculpted in relief
Most Dogon humans refer to primordial ancestors known as Nommo who brought humankind to earth and who were the first farmers and blacksmiths.
Figures across the surface in reflection of Dogon celebrating the idea of life and nourishment and to honor the ancestors.
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