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Granary Door From the Dogon of Mali |
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| The Dogon of Mali are known for their elaborate wood carving. This piece is a door for a granary. The stylized images of human figures and animals are symbols that protect the stored grain. Believing that the tree from which the wood came contains a spirit that must be kept satisfied, the Dogon perform the act of carving as a ritual. | ||||||
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| Giraudon/Bridgeman Art Library, London/New York | ||||||
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| Art; Africa; African Art and Architecture; Mali (country) | ||||||
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