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What is a Dogon ladder?
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A Dogon ladder is a functional piece of sculpture from Mali, Africa. Dogon ladders are y-shaped ladders with notches and were used by the Dogon to access granaries, rooftops and other higher levels. Browse a selection of vintage Dogon ladders on 1stDibs.
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African Dogon Ladder
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Dogon ladder used by the Dogon people to access the upper levels of granaries, climb onto the flat roofs of houses, and bridge clefts in cliffs.
Category
20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
$6,850
Dogon Ladder , Mali 1950s
Located in London, GB
A good Dogon ladder with exceptional patination. These ladders, carved from tree trunks, were traditionally used to access granaries raised on stilts to protect the contents from unw...
Category
Vintage 1950s Malian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dogon Ladder, 6-Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
This classically made Dogon ladder is six feet tall and cut from a medium to dark color wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$4,050
Miniature Dogon Ladder for Dogon Tribe
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A miniature wooden Dogon ladder with seven steps and split top.
Category
20th Century Malian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Dogon ladder, Mali
Wood
Early to mid-20th century
Measures: 75.5 x 14 in. / 192 x 36 cm
With a textured, eroded patina, this ladder was originally used outdoors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$3,900
Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Sharon, CT
A very old, and very heavy ladder, showing great quality of environmental stress. Because of the nature of the locale, great age may be possible.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Malian Tribal Stairs
Materials
Wood
