Escarpment Totem is a commanding vertical artifact, standing at an impressive 81 inches. Hand-carved from a single, continuous trunk of indigenous hardwood, this ladder was a vital structural tool for the Dogon people, used to navigate the sheer sandstone faces of the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali. This specific piece is notable for its gentle organic curve and its nine hand-hewn "Y" notch rungs, which provide a rhythmic visual texture from base to spire. The finish is a sophisticated waxed brown-gray, achieved through a hand-rubbed process that highlights the natural oxidation of the timber while adding a soft, protective luster. The interplay of earthy brown undertones and silken gray surface tones makes this an incredibly versatile piece for high-end interiors. Whether placed in a double-height entry, leaned in a corner as a primitive sculptural accent, or mounted as a stationary totem, this 19th-century artifact brings an undeniable sense of scale and global history to Japandi, Modern Organic, or Transitional spaces.
As an authentic tribal artifact, "The Escarpment Totem" is presented in its Original Antique Condition. It displays a century of earned character, including deep natural grain fissures, a beautifully irregular silhouette, and smoothed rungs that bear the tactile history of generations of Dogon cliff-dwellers.
- *Era: Late 19th / Early 20th Century
- *Size: 11“(L) x 5.5“(D) x 81“(H)
- *Material: Solid Hand-Carved African Hardwood
- *Color: Raw Aged Natural Oxidation
- *Features: Grand 81-inch height; nine hand-carved "Y" rungs; single-trunk organic curvature.
- *Origin: Mali, West Africa (Dogon Tribe)
- *Condition: Original Antique Condition. Displays authentic tribal weathering, natural wood fissures, and a deep oxidized patina consistent with its age and functional history.
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