MINIATURE DOGON RITUAL LADDER W/ SACRIFICIAL PATINA

Origin:  N. W. Africa, Mali, Dogon People  (Provenance: Previously in an old Paris Collection)

Description:  This small scale ladder was used for ritual purposes and has acquired a semi-encrusted sacrificial patina.  It likely dates to the 19th century.  It has multiple notched-out steps on the main post and several on each arm.    Presented on a custom wood base.  The top of the ladder resembles the supports of the "toguna" on which beams of the men's hut rests which in turn evokes the "Nommo" a crucial figure in Dogon mythology with upraised arms as if praying for rain.

Dimensions:  Height 14.5" (37 cm),  Width 2.75"  (7 cm) 

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