Echelle Dogon - 155 cm - Sculpture - Mali
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Echelle Dogon - 155 cm, a Mali-origin Dogon hardwood ladder, unsigned, in excellent condition, measuring 155 cm high by 25 cm wide by 10 cm deep, sold without a stand.
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The Dogon ladders are utilitarian and symbolic instruments used by the Dogon people, who mainly reside in the Boulder Cliffs region of Bandiagara in 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 elevated granaries where grains and other provisions are stored, essential in an agricultural 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's spiritual beliefs and cosmology. The ladders are used in rituals and ceremonies associated with agriculture and food security, marking their importance in preserving ancestral traditions and the knowledge passed down from generation to generation within the Dogon community.
Vendu sans support en Fer.
Sold without iron support.
Tous nos bois sont traité contre les Xylophages.
All of our wood is treated against wood-borers.
Excellent état voir photos.
Excellent condition; see photos.
Envoi avec assurance.
Shipping with insurance.
The Dogon ladders are utilitarian and symbolic instruments used by the Dogon people, who mainly reside in the Boulder Cliffs region of Bandiagara in 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 elevated granaries where grains and other provisions are stored, essential in an agricultural 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's spiritual beliefs and cosmology. The ladders are used in rituals and ceremonies associated with agriculture and food security, marking their importance in preserving ancestral traditions and the knowledge passed down from generation to generation within the Dogon community.
Vendu sans support en Fer.
Sold without iron support.
Tous nos bois sont traité contre les Xylophages.
All of our wood is treated against wood-borers.
Excellent état voir photos.
Excellent condition; see photos.
Envoi avec assurance.
Shipping with insurance.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Hardwood
Title of artwork
Echelle Dogon - 155 cm
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
155 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
10 cm
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