Dogon Wood Miniature Ladder, Based
Product ID: A0602-205
$795.00
About this piece
The ladder is a way up, and the carved figure at the top is a way of looking over the edge.
Dogon carvers of Mali, West Africa, made this miniature ladder in wood in the 20th century. The Dogon are known for their ladders, commonly cut from a single trunk with notched steps and used to climb to granaries and rooftops. This slender example has regular steps carved on the front and a small figure with outstretched arms at the top. The wood is pale brown to tan, dry and weathered, with darker patches on the steps. It stands on a slim base.
About 17 and a half inches tall. Mount it on a wall or on a shelf, and it climbs on its own.
