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Door
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Door

Artist/Maker (Mali)
Datelate 19th to early 20th century
Mediumwood and iron
DimensionsOverall: 57 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (146.1 x 69.9 x 6.4 cm)
ClassificationsArchitectural Elements
Credit LineGift of Richard Devore
Terms
    Object number2000.040.01
    DescriptionThe door is a little large for a granary door (the most familiar type of Dogon door) and may be from a Hogon’s (head priest’s) compound. The figures on the door refer to ancestors who protect the millet crop.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door Lock
    Dogon people
    19th to 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door Panel
    Fulani people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Granary Shutter
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Verandah Post
    Bamileke people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Verandah Post
    Bamileke people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door Lock
    Bamana people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Figure
    Dogon people
    19th century or earlier
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Figure
    Dogon people
    19th century or earlier
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tipi
    1993
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House or Grave Post Fragment
    Chancay
    1200-1450
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
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