African Dogon Granary Palace Door W Latch 26 1/4 X 15 3/4 Rare Carved Wood
African Dogon Granary Palace Door W Latch 26 1/4 X 15 3/4 Rare Carved Wood table.
SKU: 01N0HW
$400.00
1 in stock
Explore the mystery and romance of West Africa. Each Dogon granary door has its own secret story depicted through its carvings. This greatly detailed piece portrays ancestors and other historical information about the carver or village where it was made. Hand-carved by the Dogon people in the cliff country of northern Mali, West Africa. Carved in traditional African style. Approx. 26" x 17". Made in Mali. They symbolize a strong magic and spiritual force. This force is, according to beliefs' animists of Dogon, imparted to the door. They are typically made of wood and are decorated with carvings of animals, plants, and geometric shapes. A unique treasure in a custom made solid metal table under a heavy glass top. Slight chip to glass no major crack. Local pickup at Tandem Treasures.