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Cultural Masterpieces features 150 lots of fine art by listed artists, jewelry, coins, mid-century modern, antique furniture, sculpture, pottery, and more. Some artists include Mario Sanchez, Frank Fleming, Humberto Gonzalez, Peter Brookes, Pat Cain, Herbert Gustave Schmalz, and others. Local pickup in Salem, OR and worldwide shipping/delivery available. Please read all terms and conditions. 20% buyer's premium.
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LOT 5:
AFRICAN DOGON GRANARY DOOR
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AFRICAN DOGON GRANARY DOOR
An antique African Dogon granary door in very good condition measuring 27.25'' H x 17.5'' W x 3'' D. The Dogon people are located in the southeastern parts of Mali. They are well -known for making art work out of wood, especially carved masks, figures, and granary doors. The granary door is located on a family's granary. The higher one's status, the more elaborate and complex in design the granary door would be. These doors were created to protect the harvest of the Dogon people. Ancestral beings were carved on the door to in the purpose to protect what lies on the other side of the door. Also, these doors recognized spiritual beings that were in charge of fertility and agriculture. Masked figures were often carved on granary doors. These figures wear Kanaga masks. These masks represent the female spirit and birds. In Dogon society, birds are symbols that represent fertility. Located in a region where vegetation is quite low, the Dogon treasured the food that they had and needed to protect it; by doing so they ensured their existence.
