Dogon Society Carved Wooden Door Or Granary Shutter Mali

$500 · Offered by Second Story Books

Mali. This carved wooden panel, likely a granary door from the Dogon people of Mali, features low-relief geometric and anthropomorphic motifs typical of Dogon symbolism. These doors served both functional and symbolic roles, safeguarding grain and invoking spiritual protection, fertility, prosperity, and ancestral presence. Dimensions approximately 17.5 x 26 x 2.5 inches. In Very Good condition with general wear, abrasions, scratches, dust accumulation, and

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