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Artifacts - Doors |
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Name |
DOGON 3, Granary Door |
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Background / Origin |
Dogon Mali, Granary Door |
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Description |
The millet granaries of the Dogon tribe carved their
doors with rows of stylized figures each referring to
Dogon mythology or to ancestor worship In the past,
Dogon doors had carved wood 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 |
9/587 |
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Height |
-825mm |
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Price |
US$ 650 |
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