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Dogon Door - Mali
Dogon granaries are often adorned with exquisitely carved wooden doors.
Decorations vary according to the particular type of building, as does the
symbolism of the sculpted figures. The granary stores the crops of all the
inhabitants of a village who wish to place their provisions under the
guardianship of the lineage elder. The lineage elder is charged, among other
things, with carrying out the various rites consecrated to the "souls" of
cultivated plants. The door is made of two wooden panels held together with iron
bands. The carved figures represent the lineage and, together with the pair of
"breasts," symbolize fertility, the birth of children being considered a source
of joy and a promise of riches.
46"
high (including pivot pegs) x 26" wide
$800
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