Vintage African Dogon Granary Door | Hand-Carved Mali Folk Art Miscellaneous Sterling Silver Setting Around Button

Sterling Silver Setting Around Button

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A Masterwork of Russian Folk Art

6" x 3 1/2"

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Vintage African Dogon Granary Door | Hand-Carved Mali Folk Art Miscellaneous Sterling Silver Setting Around ButtonA rare and storied artifact from the Dogon people of Mali, this vintage granary door is a window into one of Africa's most celebrated artistic traditions. Dogon doors were carved to protect grain stores, ward off spirits, and honor ancestral lineage the more intricate the carving, the greater the family's status. This piece features the characteristic rows of figures, glyphs, and geometric patterns that tell stories of protection, ancestors, and the