{"product_id":"dogon-door-mali-matter-collection","title":"Dogon Door Mali MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 11pt; margin-bottom: 11pt;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoor panel broken into 2 parts. Matching images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 11pt; margin-bottom: 11pt;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dogon people, residing in Mali, West Africa, have a rich cultural heritage entrenched in their intricate art, notably characterized by geometric designs, stylized figures, and vibrant hues. They historically settled near the Bandiagara cliffs for safety against threats, earning them the moniker \"Hill, Cliff, and Mountain people.\" Their artistry extends through masks, statues, and vessels, preserving memories of past inhabitants. A significant contribution is the creation of Dogon Doors, serving as granary closures, ceremonial gifts, and architectural symbols reflecting societal roles and accepted forms of payment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese doors boast symbolic carvings—breasts denoting fertility, masks signifying rituals, herringbone patterns representing water and light vibrations, and ancestral figures emphasizing unity. Dogon Doors are functional, symbolic, and decorative, believed to possess spiritual significance by offering protection against malevolent spirits. This art stands as a crucial emblem of Dogon culture, revered globally for its uniqueness, deep symbolism, and historical importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeight (In) 28.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 19.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 4.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 11pt; margin-bottom: 11pt;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154863\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51383925965095,"sku":"154863","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1765.jpg?v=1778531958","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/dogon-door-mali-matter-collection","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}