Sale 219 Lot 271

PAIR OF DOGON-STYLE CARVED WOOD GRANARY DOORS, MALI, WITH STYLIZED FACE AND REPTILE Two carved hardwood door panels in the manner of Dogon granary doors from Mali, West Africa, traditionally made to seal and protect stored grain. Each panel is formed from two joined planks with iron-strap fastenings; the left is carved in low relief with a stylized reptilian figure and diamond-lattice body, the right with a large, bold face with oval eyes, a central nose and tapering limbs, both framed by incised zigzag borders. Each panel: height: 53.5; width: 20.5 inches
$200-300

PROVENANCE: Collection of Bob Nothstein, Silver Spring, MD.
All proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit charitable causes.