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Granary door

Dogon People20th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Granary doors were frequently carved with geometric motifs and both anthropomorphic and zoomorphic designs (like lizards and birds). The door lock was usually decorated with a single figure or paired figures that represent the lineage founding father(s) and sometimes with twins, a symbol of fertility.

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  • Title: Granary door
  • Creator: Dogon People
  • Date Created: 20th century
  • Location Created: Mali
  • Physical Dimensions: h 99 cm
  • Type: Door
  • Rights: Ezio Bassani Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - AFR 13
  • Medium: Carved wood, iron
  • Collocazione: Currently not on view
Mudec - Museum of Cultures

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