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Artifacts - Doors |
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Name |
BAULE DOOR 3 |
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Background / Origin |
Baule Door 3, Ivory Coast |
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Description |
Baule doors are decorated or carved with mythological
figures of wood nymphs, leopards, crocodiles, birds,
bowls and weapons, sometimes diviner’s gongs mallets and
patterns all for protection and beauty. The doors used
to inner rooms are always on view and fortunately do not
show the wear of exposure to the harsh African climate.
Also the craftsmen are not content to produce a
functional object, be it a chair, a bowl or a door, it
also has to show great artistic skill, precision and
interest. |
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Reference Number |
73/606 |
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Height |
-1475mm |
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Price |
US$ 1300 |
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