Extra Large Dogon Ladder (D)
Extra Large Dogon Ladder (D)
$5,800.00
Dogon, Mali
Wood
Early to mid-20th century
100 x 17 x 8 in. / 254 x 43 x 20 cm
Mounted on a custom display stand that measures 18 x 18 in. / 46 x 46 cm
This example is an indoor ladder with a smooth yet slightly eroded patina, possibly from placement near a cooking fire. Indoor versions wear to a smooth glossy finish, while outdoor versions develop a deeply weathered patina. A naturally forked tree is the raw material for Dogon and Lobi ladders.
Shipping is quoted separately.
