What does the wooden granary door depict in Dogon?

In Dogon culture, ornately carved granary doors represent spiritual themes. Some show images of the primordial ancestors that the indigenous people believe they descend from. Others depict deities and spirits important to their religious beliefs. The purpose of the decorative doors is to protect the grain stored behind them. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique doors.

Dogon Granary Door

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Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Framed

Located in New York, NY

Door panel in the style of a Dogon Tribe granary door panel, carved wood. Mounted in custom painted

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Early 20th Century African Primitive Decorative Art

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Metal

Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Framed

H 23 in W 18 in D 3 in

Petite African Wooden Granary Door with Carved Motifs

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite decorative Ivory Coast carved granary door featuring an African figure, snake and fierce

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20th Century Primitive Doors and Gates

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Wood

Petite African Wooden Granary Door with Carved Motifs

H 19.5 in W 12 in D 1 in

Monumental Hardwood African Granary Door, circa 18th Century

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Los Angeles, CA

to 18th century Dogon Tribe, these hand-carved doors are used to protect the granary buildings in the

Category

20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Monumental Hardwood African Granary Door, circa 18th Century

H 60 in W 31.5 in D 3 in

Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Mounted Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

are depicted on granary doors. Figures dance across the surface in reflection of Dogon celebrating the

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Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Mounted Sculpture

H 30 in W 18.5 in D 8 in

Old small wooden door of African Dogon granary/wall hanging object/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A small wooden door from a Dogon granary or agricultural tool warehouse. This is an ethnic group

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20th Century Malian Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Old small wooden door of African Dogon granary/wall hanging object/20th century

H 14.57 in W 10.24 in D 1.38 in

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What does the wooden granary door depict in Dogon?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In Dogon culture, ornately carved granary doors represent spiritual themes. Some show images of the primordial ancestors that the indigenous people believe they descend from. Others depict deities and spirits important to their religious beliefs. The purpose of the decorative doors is to protect the grain stored behind them. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique doors.