Dogon Post | Mali inspired by animals and forms

inspired by animals and forms found in the surrounding nature

Made from metal this shield would have traditionally been used for disputes between the warring Turkana and Karamajong people until 1962 when Uganda gained independence

to make them waterproof

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Dogon Post | Mali inspired by animals and formsThis vintage Dogon post comes from the Dogon people of Mali. It is hand carved from a single piece of indigenous wood. This post would have been used as a beam in the meeting house of the village. The meeting house is built with eight posts and each post has intricate carving details, this post has an amazing carved detail of a figure below the fork detail, which represents an ancestor. The post has developed beautiful patina and wear over time. It