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Agni Nok Headrest, Dogon – Mali

This hand carved headrest reminiscent of a turtle originates from the Dogon people in Mali. The heavy honey-colored wood has a beautiful grain, the larger handle or extremity is richly patinated from having been carried around by its owner. The flat and slightly curved portion of the headrest also has a warm patina from usage. Dogon headrests are rare, replicating the larger stools in style and form, retaining all of the elegance and the aesthetics of larger pieces. Headrests like stools are considered to be objects of prestige, denoting social status and hierarchy in African societies.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 12 - H 29 and weight 0.4 kg.
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Ala Katsina Terracotta , Nigeria

Made of 100% Terracotta

Model is W 18 - H 57 - D 20 and weight 5 kg

 

This piece depicting a kneeling or sitting chief was made by the Nok people of Nigeria. The piece is a classic of the Ala Katsina terracotta style and the technique is influenced by the traditional wood sculpting of the Tellem people of Mali. 

 

Little is known of the original function of the pieces, but theories include ancestor portrayal, grave markers, and charms to prevent crop failure, infertility, and illness. Also, based on the dome-shaped bases found on several figures, they could have been used as finials for the roofs of ancient structures.
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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

Beautifully designed granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was perfected to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granary doors were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. The storage is therefore considered safe as it is guarded by the ancestors whose images are often depicted on granary doors. Each pieces display a unique design either with impressive carvings of animal, nommos figures or fertility symbols. All doors are striking and attractive pieces of secular African design and each tells a story, with a scenes of life. They come in different sizes from small to large.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 27 – H 38 and weight 1.2 kg.

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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

Beautifully designed granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was perfected to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granary doors were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. The storage is therefore considered safe as it is guarded by the ancestors whose images are often depicted on granary doors. Each pieces display a unique design either with impressive carvings of animal, nommos figures or fertility symbols. All doors are striking and attractive pieces of secular African design and each tells a story, with a scenes of life. They come in different sizes from small to large.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 35 – H 49 and weight 1.5 kg.

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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

Beautifully designed granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was perfected to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granary doors were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. The storage is therefore considered safe as it is guarded by the ancestors whose images are often depicted on granary doors. Each pieces display a unique design either with impressive carvings of animal, nommos figures or fertility symbols. All doors are striking and attractive pieces of secular African design and each tells a story, with a scenes of life. They come in different sizes from small to large.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 35 – H 49 and weight 1.5 kg.
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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

Beautifully designed granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was perfected to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granary doors were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. The storage is therefore considered safe as it is guarded by the ancestors whose images are often depicted on granary doors. Each pieces display a unique design either with impressive carvings of animal, nommos figures or fertility symbols. All doors are striking and attractive pieces of secular African design and each tells a story, with a scenes of life. They come in different sizes from small to large.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 35 – H 49 and weight 1.5 kg.
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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

Beautifully designed granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was perfected to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granary doors were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. The storage is therefore considered safe as it is guarded by the ancestors whose images are often depicted on granary doors. Each pieces display a unique design either with impressive carvings of animal, nommos figures or fertility symbols. All doors are striking and attractive pieces of secular African design and each tells a story, with a scenes of life. They come in different sizes from small to large.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 35 – H 49 and weight 1.5 kg.

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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

Beautifully designed granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was perfected to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granary doors were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. The storage is therefore considered safe as it is guarded by the ancestors whose images are often depicted on granary doors. Each pieces display a unique design either with impressive carvings of animal, nommos figures or fertility symbols. All doors are striking and attractive pieces of secular African design and each tells a story, with a scenes of life. They come in different sizes from small to large.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 56 – H 75 and weight 8 kg.

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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

Beautifully designed granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was perfected to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granary doors were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. The storage is therefore considered safe as it is guarded by the ancestors whose images are often depicted on granary doors. Each pieces display a unique design either with impressive carvings of animal, nommos figures or fertility symbols. All doors are striking and attractive pieces of secular African design and each tells a story, with a scenes of life. They come in different sizes from small to large.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 35 – H 49 and weight 1.5 kg.

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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

Beautifully designed granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was perfected to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granary doors were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. The storage is therefore considered safe as it is guarded by the ancestors whose images are often depicted on granary doors. Each pieces display a unique design either with impressive carvings of animal, nommos figures or fertility symbols. All doors are striking and attractive pieces of secular African design and each tells a story, with a scenes of life. They come in different sizes from small to large.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 35 – H 49 and weight 1.5 kg.
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Ancestral Dogon Granary Door – Mali

This beautiful piece is a granary door made by the Dogon people of Mali. It was designed to seal off a ceramic and stone granary, which contained agricultural produce which would have sustained a large social group between harvests. Granaries were therefore of primary importance to the Dogon, as the family would have starved if rats or other animals had been able to enter the granary. It displays well and is a striking and attractive piece of secular African design.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 35 – H 49 and weight 1.5 kg.
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Ancient Djenne Terracotta Vessel – Mali

Djenne light brick red clay terracotta vessel originate from the Djenne-Djenno also known as Jenne-Jeno or Djenne. The terracotta vessels come in different sizes and do not stand on their own on a perfectly flat surface were made to stand on uneven earth / ground. These vessels may have been receptacles for offerings or simply used as a household item. Unique in their simplicity, these ancient specimen are in great condition with some and would be a perfect addition to any collection or a great piece of home decor. These everyday useful objects often unnoticed by most collectors, who have been slow to fully explore and appreciate this symbolic and significant part of Africa’s artistic heritage. Djenne was once a prospering city which was also once the trade center of this region and it was located at the the Inland Delta of the Niger River which was the heart of the Mali Empire between the 12th and 16th centuries. The Djenne civilization are precursors to the Dogon of Mali.

Made of 100% Terracotta.

Model is W 7 – H 14 and weight 0.35 kg.

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