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Dogon Ladder , Mali 1950s

$2,265.90
£1,620
€1,934.63
CA$3,099.71
A$3,468.66
CHF 1,811.17
MX$42,643.58
NOK 22,850.02
SEK 21,501.76
DKK 14,433.85
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About the Item

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 unwelcome pests. Mali 1950s Size: H185 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.84 in (185 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7701234447132

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