{"product_id":"19th-century-west-african-sun-bleached-ladder-trade","title":"19th Century West African Sun-Bleached Ladder (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Antique African ladder is a monumental vertical artifact that captures the ethereal, light-drenched beauty of the West African Sahel. Standing at an commanding 75 inches, this ladder was hand-carved from a single, resilient hardwood trunk by the Dogon people of Mali. These ladders were the essential lifelines of the Bandiagara Escarpment, used by generations to access the high-altitude granaries nestled within the sheer sandstone cliffs. This specific piece is defined by its stunning Sun-Bleached Finish. The wood has been naturally silvered by decades of exposure to the elements, resulting in a soft, bone-colored patina that highlights the incredible texture of the grain. Featuring six deeply-carved \"Y\" notch rungs, the ladder possesses a rhythmic, sculptural silhouette that feels both ancient and remarkably modern. Its light palette and grand scale make it a premier choice for Japandi, Modern Organic, or Coastal Minimalist interiors, where it acts as a tall, \"found object\" totem that brings the outdoors in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authentic tribal artifact, this African artifact is presented in its Original Antique Condition. It exhibits the honest soul of 19th-century salvage, including natural wood checking, smoothed edges from historical use, and a raw, matte texture that honors its provenance as a functional masterpiece of the Dogon cliffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Era: Late 19th \/ Early 20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Size: 13.5“(L) x 5.5“(D) x 75“(H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSolid Hand-Carved African Hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Color: Natural Sun-Bleached Silver-Grey Patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Features: Grand 81-inch height; six hand-carved deep \"Y\" rungs; single-trunk sculptural form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Origin: Bandiagara Escarpment, Mali (Dogon Tribe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Condition: Original Antique Condition. Displays authentic tribal weathering, beautiful natural oxidation, and architectural fissures consistent with aged salvaged timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49809771135213,"sku":"IMG_1971","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_1975_e466bd57-f6cc-477b-9116-af024ccbbaa0.jpg?v=1776793937","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/19th-century-west-african-sun-bleached-ladder-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}