Echelle Dogon - 150 cm - Sculpture - Mali
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Echelle Dogon – 150 cm, origin Mali, hardwood construction, dimensions 150 cm high, 27 cm wide and 10 cm deep, unsigned, in excellent condition, sold without an iron stand.
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The Dogon ladders are utilitarian and symbolic instruments used by the Dogon people, primarily residing in the Bandiagara Escarpment region of Mali. These ladders, often made from local wood such as millet and fig tree, are known for their simple, functional design. They are used to reach the high granaries where grains and other provisions are stored, essential in an agrarian society where food security is crucial.
Beyond their practical utility, the Dogon ladders carry deep cultural and ritual significance. They are often decorated with geometric motifs and sacred symbols, representing the Dogon beliefs—spiritual and cosmological. The ladders are used in rituals and ceremonies associated with agriculture and food security, underscoring their importance in preserving ancestral traditions and knowledge passed down from generation to generation within the Dogon community.
Sold without iron support.
All our woods are treated against wood-borers.
Excellent condition see photos.
Shipped with insurance.
The Dogon ladders are utilitarian and symbolic instruments used by the Dogon people, primarily residing in the Bandiagara Escarpment region of Mali. These ladders, often made from local wood such as millet and fig tree, are known for their simple, functional design. They are used to reach the high granaries where grains and other provisions are stored, essential in an agrarian society where food security is crucial.
Beyond their practical utility, the Dogon ladders carry deep cultural and ritual significance. They are often decorated with geometric motifs and sacred symbols, representing the Dogon beliefs—spiritual and cosmological. The ladders are used in rituals and ceremonies associated with agriculture and food security, underscoring their importance in preserving ancestral traditions and knowledge passed down from generation to generation within the Dogon community.
Sold without iron support.
All our woods are treated against wood-borers.
Excellent condition see photos.
Shipped with insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Hard Wood
Title of artwork
Echelle Dogon - 150 cm
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
150 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
10 cm
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