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This striking dark brown, nearly black Mali African door features ancestral Dogon figures alongside fish ,crocodile , birds etc...measuring 82" … Read more This striking dark brown, nearly black Mali African door features ancestral Dogon figures alongside fish ,crocodile , birds etc...measuring 82" H and 89.5" H with the hinges by 25.5" W and 3.5" D. The intricate relief carvings depict standing human forms, , and breasts, elegantly framed along the edges. The Dogon people deeply venerate the Nommo, their primordial ancestors credited with pioneering agriculture and blacksmithing. The door’s vivid imagery honors these ancestors, symbolizing the celebration of life and the enduring respect for ancestral legacy.. See less
- Dimensions
- 27.5ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 89.5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Mali
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Crocodile
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- minor loss/good minor loss/good less
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