"Ladder"

 Don't wait. There's only 1 of these available. Medium: One of a Kind Hand Carved Pure Teak Wood - Made out of one piece of woodDimensions:Height: 5.5 feet/66 inches, 167 centimetersLength: 1 foot/12 inches, 30 centimetersRegion: Mali, West Africa Tribe: Dogon TribeApproximate Age: 72 years (1950)Availability: In Stock, Available to Ship ImmediatelyItem Number: S009 Collection: Wood SculpturesTear Sheet: Available Upon RequestProvenance Report: "Ladder"Condition: Excellent; Not previously owned; UndamagedSourcing: Fair Trade Certificate of Authenticity Provided Custom-made ladder stand included with your purchase The Dogon, a people of the central plateau region of Mali, are among the oldest surviving groups in Africa and are well know for their wood sculpting. The Dogon Ladder, a functional piece of sculpture, was used to access their homes which were built into the sides of sandstone cliffs. While no longer functional, the ladder retains its sculptural qualities and natural patina