Description:

West Africa, Mali, Bandiagara region, Dogon peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A carved wooden window shutter or small door used on buildings or storage facilities such as a granary, consisting of several wide panels held together with iron nails. The surface is carved in relief with stylized motifs of animals and humans who represent past generations of ancestors, and such imagery was not only intended to be decorative, but also protected the building with their power. A wooden sliding latch is placed along one edge near the center, and on the opposite edge are projecting tabs for mounting this shutter in a window frame. Size: 19.25" L x 1" W x 14.3" H (48.9 cm x 2.5 cm x 36.3 cm)

Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, acquired at Indochine Gallery

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#187181

  • Condition: Old losses to several high pointed areas and hole through one panel, breaks and abraded areas are worn smooth from age. Stable pressure Nice patina and luster. Suspension wire added to verso for displaying.

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