Large African Granary Door From The Dogon Tribe In Mali Catawiki

Large African Granary Door From The Dogon Tribe In Mali Catawiki Large african granary door of the dogon. these doors were used to close an above ground grain storage. the door is embellished with decorations in relief. carved in the wood, there are figures in the shape of the well known kanaga masks and dogon figures. the slider of the lock is also still present. the dogon live in the area of the bandiagarra cliffs that lie east of the niger river, about. Large african granary door dogon. these doors have been used to conclude overhead grain storage. the door is provided with an operation in relief. in the figures wood are cut out in the form of the well known kanaga masks and dogon ancestor figures. the slider of the lock is also still present. the dogoon live in the area of the bandiagarra cliffs east of the river are the niger, about 150.

Large African Granary Door Wood Dogon Mali 60 Cm Catawiki 27.5 x 17 x 3.5 ″ hand carved of hardwood. this granary door was constructed and designed by the dogon people of the republic of mali. elevated to keep its contents safe from rodents, these doors are typically squared or rectangular in proportion and designed to pass the hand through a smaller opening so to remove small amounts of grain. Door panel in the style of a dogon tribe granary door panel, carved wood. mounted in custom painted metal shadow box frame. the dogon, subsistence farmers who hold ancient animist beliefs, are one of central mali's ethnic groups. in the 15th century, or even earlier, perhaps fleeing a wave of islamization, they settled along the 100 mile long. Description: a wonderful dogon granary door, an unsusual simple design to the front, both pegs intact and wear from shutting to the top, very weathered showing deep grain to the wood. displayed on a bespoke stand. provenance: adama poudyougo, kani kombole, mali. lampevelden collection netherlands since 1976. The granary doors are small and are placed midway up the granary wall. it provided access, throughout the year following harvests, to the goods stored inside (millet, sorghum, rice, corn). the dogon granaries are narrow, four sided or round, with a structure made of wood and covered with cob, and generally a thatch roof or a terrace roof.

African Granary Door Dogon Mali Catawiki Description: a wonderful dogon granary door, an unsusual simple design to the front, both pegs intact and wear from shutting to the top, very weathered showing deep grain to the wood. displayed on a bespoke stand. provenance: adama poudyougo, kani kombole, mali. lampevelden collection netherlands since 1976. The granary doors are small and are placed midway up the granary wall. it provided access, throughout the year following harvests, to the goods stored inside (millet, sorghum, rice, corn). the dogon granaries are narrow, four sided or round, with a structure made of wood and covered with cob, and generally a thatch roof or a terrace roof. A dogon door for an entrance to a home rather than a smaller door for a granary. tribe: dogon. origin: bandiagara region of mali. approx age: 1st quarter 20th century. materials: wood. dimensions cm: 135 peg peg x 56 wide. ref. number: 1443. Presenting a stunning hand carved african granary door, an exquisite artifact that hails from the dogon tribe of mali and burkina faso. this remarkable piece showcases the intricate artistry and cultural significance of the dogon people, known for their deep connection to ancestral traditions and vibrant craftsmanship.