Ancient ladder from the Dogon tribe of Mali. The ladders are a simple, abstract, intelligent use of materials.

Carved from a naturally forked tree, indoor versions wear to a smooth glossy finish while outdoor versions develop a deeply weathered patina.

Good condition with a beautiful aged patina.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Including professional custom made stand.

Please contact first before order; due to the size of the item, higher shipping costs may apply

Object:

Ladder

Ethnic group:

Dogon

Country:

Mali

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

Yes

Dimensions:

128x40x10 cm

Weight:

11 kg

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $600.00

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $150.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

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Location: This item ships from The Netherlands

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