African Tribal Artifact
Carved Grainery Door with latch
 Circa mid 20th Century, Dogoon Tribe, Mali, West Africa

 

Richly detailed carved grainery door, with latch.
Carved male and female twin figures symbolizing fertility.
Other generation figures are represented above.

The female figure has the exaggerated breasts and the male has exaggerated shoulder
blades that the Dogon are known for in their carving.

Mali is an agricultural area, and the importance of grain is seen the elaborate locking granary door designs.
We are pleased to offer the door with the lock, as many times only locks are available.
The locks were traditionally given as bridal gifts, with the action of the bolt through the lock being
symbolic of the act of consummating the marriage.

This gate / door is from a private collection of rare African artifacts in Naples, Fl.

Dimensions: 41 ½’-45” high (highest at hinge pin on corners), 22 ½ ” wide gate, 24 ½” wide with gate latch.

Condition: In very good condition. Original import markings intact, can be removed.
Appears to have a light coat of wood polish.

Item # DATA07: Price: $ 4,200.

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