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Early 20th Century Miniature Shrine Ladder

$809.66

£590

€693.72

CA$1,117.92

A$1,239.69

CHF 651.37

MX$15,146.94

NOK 8,149.49

SEK 7,649.69

DKK 5,178.73

About the Item

This early twentieth-century miniature ladder, from the Dogon culture in Mali, replicates the form of full-size granary ladder, however, unlike its larger, practical counterparts, this diminutive version served a spiritual purpose. Stored inside dwellings, miniature ladders such as this are placed alongside small bowls, iron hooks, figurines, bracelets and wooden 'domino' staffs on Dogon binu shrines and also the sleeping houses. Specifically their spiritual purpose was to facilitate the upward and downward flow of the ancestors coming to inform dreams. This is not too dissimilar to the use of headrests in other sub-Saharan cultures which in themselves were used to connect with the ancestors during dreams. Estimated Period: Early 20th Century Ex Clive Loveless, London H (Incl. Custom-Made Stand): 36cm W (Incl. Custom-Made Stand): 6cm Depth of Ladder: 4cm Depth of Custom-Made Stand: 6.5cm

Dimensions:

Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Carved

Place of Origin:

Mali

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736236280362

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