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Set of Three Early Twentieth Century Nigerian Door Panels

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This set of three early twentieth-century panels, from the Nupe culture in Nigeria, display a blend of beautiful decorative designs, carved in low relief against a plain background. Interspersions of stylised animals - from lizards, turtles and snakes to camels, beaked birds and rabbits - geometric shapes and representations of household objects embellish the surface of the doors. A Koranic writing board - possibly an article made by the carver - features among the array of motifs. While the panel located to the right acted as a movable door (note the cut-out hinged sections to the top and bottom) the other panels were fastened together with cross-sections of wood. An original group of three, the artist's signature - a zigzag decoration - located at the bottom of each door visually links them together. As a result of smoke and use over time, the surface of the panels have developed a darker hue. Estimated Period: First Quarter of 20th Century Width of Left Panel: 36.5cm Width of Centre Panel: 27cm Width of Right Panel: 34cm Height of Tallest Panel (Centre Panel): 166cm

Dimensions:

Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Carved

Place of Origin:

Nigeria

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

First Quarter of 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736234651802

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