{"product_id":"73-tall-beautifully-carved-african-nupe-door-trade","title":"73\" Tall Beautifully Carved African Nupe Door (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Nupe people of central Nigeria's Niger River region, this striking door is built from three narrow vertical planks, each densely packed with its own set of distinct emblems rather than one repeating motif. Diamond-shaped mudfish forms reference the river symbolism central to Nupe cosmology, appearing alongside fine checkerboard and crosshatch geometric fields, arrow-like tool forms, a carved mask or figural element, and basket or quiver shapes. This eclectic, layered vocabulary, tools, aquatic creatures, and geometric fill sharing space on a single panel, is a defining hallmark of Nupe door carving, and this piece carries an unusually high density of individual emblems even within that tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 73 inches, this is one of the taller pieces in the collection, giving the composition real vertical presence. The panel shows honest surface wear with a warm, consistent patina throughout. Compound doors like this were historically commissioned by Nupe leaders and important households as visible markers of status. Mounted on a custom black stand, the door's layered symbolism rewards slow, close viewing. Give it a tall wall where its full height and detail can be appreciated, an entry, stairwell, or gallery hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Origin: DE-COR sourced antique; Nupe tradition; Nigeria, West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Era: Mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Material: Hand-carved three-plank hardwood panel, dense mixed emblem carving including mudfish forms, geometric fields, and tool motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Finish: Natural aged patina, unpainted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Size: Door 32\"W x 1\"D x 73\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Color: Warm brown wood tone, consistent patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Condition\/Care: Light-to-moderate antique wear (honest surface wear consistent with age, no structural concerns noted). Dust with a soft dry cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Requires White Glove Delivery: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Color variance disclaimer: Antique wood tones and patina vary piece to piece; color may appear slightly different due to monitor settings and natural material variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Nupe door from Nigeria is carved across three planks with an unusually dense mix of emblems, mudfish forms, geometric fields, tools, and figural elements. Standing 73 inches tall, it shows honest antique wear consistent with early-to-mid 20th century use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why do some Nupe doors carry far more individual emblems per plank than others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The density of carved content on a Nupe door often reflects the carver's individual style and the commissioning household's specific wishes, since each plank was carved as its own eclectic composition rather than following a fixed template. A door like this one, with multiple distinct emblems layered across each plank, represents a more elaborate and time-intensive carving effort than simpler Nupe examples carrying just one or two motifs per plank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Requires White Glove Delivery)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50504419344621,"sku":"IMG_6113","price":3625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/6115.jpg?v=1787097338","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/73-tall-beautifully-carved-african-nupe-door-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}