{"product_id":"78-tall-antique-african-dogon-ladder","title":"78\" Tall Antique African Dogon Ladder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Antique African ladder is a profound intersection of ancient utility and modern sculptural form. Hand-carved from a single, massive hardwood trunk by the Dogon people of Mali, this 78-inch ladder was originally a vital architectural element used to scale the high, mud-brick granaries of the West African cliffs. The rhythmic \"Y\" notch rungs are not merely functional steps but represent a masterclass in subtractive sculpture, carved by hand using traditional adze tools. This specific piece features a unique waxed oxidized gray finish, which preserves the rugged, weathered texture of the grain while adding a sophisticated, charcoal-toned luster. The organic curvature of the trunk and the deep, time-earned fissures in the wood provide a powerful vertical energy. Whether leaned against a gallery wall or mounted as a stationary totem, this artifact serves as a commanding focal point for Primitive Modern, Wabi-Sabi, or Global Industrial interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authentic tribal artifact, this Antique is presented in its Original Antique Condition. It displays the magnificent wear of a century of use, including natural age-related wood checks, softened rung edges, and a rich, hand-applied wax patina that honors its historical provenance.\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“(L) x 6“(D) x 78.5“(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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWaxed Oxidized Gray\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Features: Single-trunk construction; hand-carved \"Y\" rungs; unique tall vertical profile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Origin: Mali, West Africa (Dogon Tribe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e*Condition: Original Antique Condition. Displays authentic tribal weathering, natural wood fissures, and a deep oxidized patina consistent with its age and functional history.\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":49807034974445,"sku":"IMG_1912","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_1912_36886587-7eb9-4d56-bd4c-4f15f5ffdf37.jpg?v=1776734427","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/78-tall-antique-african-dogon-ladder","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}