Large Dogon Ladder, Mali

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...

Walking or Ceremonial stick Bamileke People Cameroon 20th century Wood, hand cast metal tip Measures: 33 1/2" x 8 1/4" (85.5 x 20.5 cm).

Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Sara People, Chad, Africa Mid-20th century Material: Iron Height on custom display stand: 28 in. / 71 cm Known as "ngalio", thi...

The price is for an individual currency and includes the custom made stand. The shape of a Mfunte currency has a seemingly simple yet complex design. The forged iron surface was scratched in an end-to-end direction to create a visually interesting surface, a central raised vein to create two sections, and swelling was incorporated on the front at the straight end. The aging of the iron has further added to the texture and attractiveness of the design. Colonial coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies...

African Granary Ladder on custom steel stand from the Dogon People of Mali. The ladders were used by the Dogon people to climb to upper levels of granaries and access hard-to-reach p...

Hand-carved wooden ladder on a black square base originally used to to access multi story residences built in cliffs by the Dogon Tribe, Mali 20th century. This is a stunning accent ...

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 unw...

This classically made Dogon ladder is six feet tall and cut from a medium to dark color wood. The 'Y' top is necessary so that the climber may safely lean the ladder against a tree o...