{"product_id":"antique-african-radiating-sunburst-carved-door","title":"Antique African Radiating Sunburst Carved Door","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Bandiagara escarpment region of Mali, this single-plank granary or shrine door is carved with a bold, radiating sunburst pattern, a central triangular form with rays fanning outward beneath a curved arc band. A carved horizontal header runs along the top edge, and a small wood peg projects from the upper right corner, likely the door's original hinge or attachment point rather than a later addition. The carving here reads more graphic and geometric than the diamond lattice patterns common elsewhere in the collection, giving the piece real presence from across a room as well as up close. The panel shows a hairline crack and light surface wear, with a warm, fairly even patina throughout. \u003cbr\u003eThis radiating fan motif appears elsewhere in Dogon and Bamana carving traditions, which share enough visual vocabulary that a dual attribution is the honest call absent further provenance. Mounted on a custom black stand, the door works as a bold graphic anchor rather than a quiet texture piece. Consider it in a room that can hold strong pattern, an entry, a stairwell, or above a console where its radiating lines draw the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Origin: DE-COR sourced antique; Dogon or Bamana tradition; Mali, West Africa\u003cbr\u003e*Era: Early  20th century\u003cbr\u003e*Material: Hand-carved single-plank hardwood panel, radiating sunburst carving with carved header band\u003cbr\u003e*Finish: Natural aged patina, unpainted\u003cbr\u003e*Size: Door 22\"W x 2\"D x 45\"H. With stand: 24\"W x 10\"D x 47.5\"H\u003cbr\u003e*Color: Warm sandy-brown wood tone, evenly aged patina\u003cbr\u003e*Condition\/Care: Light-to-moderate antique wear (one hairline crack, light surface wear, no structural concerns). Dust with a soft dry cloth only.\u003cbr\u003e*Requires White Glove Delivery: Yes\u003cbr\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 Dogon or Bamana door from Mali is carved with a bold radiating sunburst pattern beneath a carved header band. Mounted on a custom stand at 47.5 inches, it shows light-to-moderate antique wear consistent with early-to-mid 20th century use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does a radiating sunburst pattern typically represent on a Dogon or Bamana granary door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eRadiating and celestial motifs appear frequently across Dogon and Bamana carving traditions, often connected to cosmological beliefs tied to the sun, ancestral protection, or the cycle of the agricultural seasons the granary itself was built to serve. Without documented provenance tracing a specific meaning to this exact door, the safest honest reading is that the motif sits within this broader symbolic vocabulary rather than a single confirmed narrative.\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":50501154668781,"sku":"IMG_6011","price":3925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/6013b.jpg?v=1787013440","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-african-radiating-sunburst-carved-door","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}