Dogon Carved Wood Granary Door

Item Details

A Dogon carved wood granary door from Mali, West Africa. This piece presents geometrically abstract crouching figures in stacked rows, framed by carved triangular patterns with a latch on one side. Granary doors are sacred to the Dogon people, with the important function of protecting the small opening into each family’s grain storage container. A tag is included with this piece, describing common symbols and motifs that are used on granary doors.

Condition

- small scratches on face; some surface wear.

Dimensions

Item #

17IND202-212