DOGON HOUSE DOOR 4, Mali
Photographs © Tim Hamill
DOGON, HOUSE DOOR 4, 62", $1500, SOLD
The Dogon are justifiably famous for their doors. Whether complex
or plain, figurative or abstract, solid or weathered by the elements and
use, all are constructed of 2-3 wood panels joined by iron clips. Many have
their original doorlocks, All of the doors are hung as wall pieces, but
could be mounted on bases as sculptures. The backs are usually plain and
those views are not shown unless it is critical to the piece. All were photographed
in direct sunlight, which worked well for some and not for others. The splits
or gaps are shown clearly; when hung those areas are shadowed and are not
as noticeable. Many of the larger pieces are difficult or expensive to ship.
The few doors that are fragile are described as such. The doorlocks on the
doors all slide but may not lock.
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