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Name |
DOGON 2, Granary Shutter Door |
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Background / Origin |
Dogon, Mali Granary Shutter Door |
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Description |
The millet granaries of the Dogon tribe carved doors
with rows of stylized figures each referring to Dogon
mythology or to ancestor worship. These small doors
protected the window like opening into the family’s
grain storage building In the past, Dogon doors had
carved wooden bolts or locks which were also decorated
with mythological figures. The Dogon were understandably
concerned with the safekeeping of their grain supplies
hence the solid doors and good strong locking devices.
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Reference Number |
8A/582/2 |
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Height |
-470mm |
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Price |
US $ 235 |
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