Echelle Dogon - 155 cm - Sculpture - Mali
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Dogon ladder sculpture titled Echelle Dogon - 155 cm, made of hardwood, Mali origin, Dogon culture, non-signed, dimensions 155 × 25 × 10 cm, in excellent condition, sold without iron stand.
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Dogon ladders are utilitarian and symbolic instruments used by the Dogon people, primarily residing in the cliff region of Bandiagara in Mali. These ladders, often made from local timber such as millet and fig wood, 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, 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 during rituals and ceremonies associated with agriculture and food security, thus marking their importance in preserving ancestral traditions and knowledge transmitted from generation to generation within the Dogon community.
Sold without iron support.
Sold without iron support.
All of our timber is treated against wood-boring insects.
Excellent condition, see photos.
Shipping insured.
Dogon ladders are utilitarian and symbolic instruments used by the Dogon people, primarily residing in the cliff region of Bandiagara in Mali. These ladders, often made from local timber such as millet and fig wood, 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, 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 during rituals and ceremonies associated with agriculture and food security, thus marking their importance in preserving ancestral traditions and knowledge transmitted from generation to generation within the Dogon community.
Sold without iron support.
Sold without iron support.
All of our timber is treated against wood-boring insects.
Excellent condition, see photos.
Shipping insured.
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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