Benin Carved Dogon Door From Mali -19thC Scarf creating a simple yet striking

creating a simple yet striking silhouette that brings an architectural quality to the piece

and fluid drape

5 x 22 cm - the base is contemporary & covered in hessian

11 x 8 x 29 (wxdxh cms)

Similar examples can be found on pages 81 and 91 of 'Flames of Devotion

Benin Carved Dogon Door From Mali -19thC Scarf creating a simple yet strikingA West African carved hardwood grain store door with stylised animals and geometric Benin style carving from the Dogon Tribe. It is decorated with carvings of masked figures, animals and tribal patterns. The Dogon tribe inhabit the Mali region on the west African central plain. They are famed for their wood carvings, especially masks, sculpture and architectural carvings. From Mali 58 x 4 x 45cm (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands &