Echelle Dogon - 150 cm - Sculpture - Mali
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Echelle Dogon - 150 cm, a hardwood Dogon ladder from Mali, unsigned, dimensions 150 × 27 cm (depth 10 cm), 20 kg, 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, who mainly reside in the Bandiagara Cliff region in Mali. These ladders, often crafted 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 agricultural society where food security is crucial.
Beyond their practical use, Dogon ladders carry deep cultural and ritual significance. They are often decorated with geometric patterns 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, underscoring their importance in preserving ancestral traditions and the knowledge passed down from generation to generation within the Dogon community.
Sold without iron support.
All our woods are treated against wood-boring insects.
Excellent condition; see photos.
Shipped with insurance.
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The Dogon ladders are utilitarian and symbolic instruments used by the Dogon people, who mainly reside in the Bandiagara Cliff region in Mali. These ladders, often crafted 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 agricultural society where food security is crucial.
Beyond their practical use, Dogon ladders carry deep cultural and ritual significance. They are often decorated with geometric patterns 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, underscoring their importance in preserving ancestral traditions and the knowledge passed down from generation to generation within the Dogon community.
Sold without iron support.
All our woods are treated against wood-boring insects.
Excellent condition; see photos.
Shipped with insurance.
Cover photo generated by AI.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Hardwood
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
Weight
20 kg
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