Zemanek-Münster

Porte de grenier à céréales

Mali, Dogon
Vendu 2 600 €
Provenance
Rudolf Springer, Berlin, Germany
Taille
M: 76 cm x 40,5 cm
M: 29.9 inch x 15.9 inch

Description

wood, matt patina, made from one piece, rectangular form, carved with a pair of small breasts, dam., traces of weathering, cracks, small missing parts, water spots, heavy metal base;
every family has several granaries, one for each of the wives and the rest for the head of the family, in which are stored millet, sorghum, rice, corn, beans etc. Personal valuables and family altars are sometimes also stored in granaries.


Littérature comparée

Africa Museum (ed.), The pleasure of collecting African art, The Harrie Heinmans Collection, Berg en Dal 1986, p. 26, ill. 37

Publications

AHDRC: 0142102


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