#1108 Vintage Granary Dogon Door With turtles Mali African 25"H

This remarkable vintage granary door from Mali showcases Dogon tribe ancestors alongside turtles, a snake, and a bird. It measures 22.5" H and 25" H including hinges, with dimensions of 16" W by 1" D. The detailed relief carvings depict human figures at the top and bottom, expertly bordered along the edges and center. The Dogon revere the Nommo ancestors, revered as the founders of agriculture and blacksmithing. The figures embody a tribute to life’s vitality and the profound respect for ancestral heritage.