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# 5106 Dogon Turtle Door With Figures Mali African 46.5" H
# 5106 Dogon Turtle Door With Figures Mali African 46.5" H
Regular price
$1,200.00 USD
Regular price
$3,000.00 USD
Sale price
$1,200.00 USD
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per
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Dogon Turtle Door with Figures Mali African
measures : 46.5" H and 44" H with the hinges by 23.25" w by 2" D
This stunning door has a number of human figures and a breast sculpted in relief strongly framed along the edges
Most Dogon sculpting of humans refer to primordial ancestors known as Nommo who brought humankind to earth and who were the first farmers and blacksmiths.
Figures dance across the surface in reflection of Dogon celebrating the idea of life and nourishment and to honor the ancestors.
measures : 46.5" H and 44" H with the hinges by 23.25" w by 2" D
This stunning door has a number of human figures and a breast sculpted in relief strongly framed along the edges
Most Dogon sculpting of humans refer to primordial ancestors known as Nommo who brought humankind to earth and who were the first farmers and blacksmiths.
Figures dance across the surface in reflection of Dogon celebrating the idea of life and nourishment and to honor the ancestors.
