{"product_id":"antique-farmhouse-african-two-plank-carved-door-trade","title":"Antique Farmhouse African Two Plank Carved Door (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAttributed to the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890s–1920s), this authentic two-plank granary door originates from the cliffside compounds of the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali (Dogon culture). Carved from dense indigenous African hardwood, the face presents a minimalist geometric program of triple-grooved converging chevrons and cosmic \"X\" diagonals—sacred symbols invoking life-giving water pathways and fertile agricultural furrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two vertical planks are joined along the center seam by original hand-forged blacksmith iron staples. Outstanding structural features include intact vertical wooden pivot hinge posts secured with hand-cut square timber pegs at both the upper finial and lower base, alongside an original horizontal wooden cross-bar cleat spanning the lower register. The timber displays a dry, sun-cured honey-amber patina on the carved face with rich adze-cut gouge marks, contrasting with a smoke-darkened reverse. Stably presented on a custom tiered black steel display base, its 60-inch panel height (62 inches overall mounted) makes it a museum-caliber architectural focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Origin: Dogon or Bamana tradition, Mali, West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Era: Early 20th century \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Material: Hand-carved hardwood, iron wire seam repair, wood lock hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Finish: Natural weathered patina, unsealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Dimensions: Door 24\"W x 1.5\"D x 60\"H; on included stand 26\"W x 12\"D x 62\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Condition: Moderate antique wear, one full-thickness crack near the upper right edge, minor associated surface loss, wire-stitched seam repair (construction, not damage), sliding lock bar intact and functional; structurally stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How was this Dogon door attached and secured to the granary structure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt utilized an integrated wooden pivot pin system rather than metal hinges. The door features hand-carved vertical wooden hinge posts pegged to the upright with square timber pins, allowing the entire door to rotate in stone or earthen sockets built into the mud-brick granary facade. Hand-forged iron staples and a lower wooden cross cleat bound the two planks together against physical strain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50512715546861,"sku":"IMG_6172","price":3845.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/6172.jpg?v=1787255607","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/antique-farmhouse-african-two-plank-carved-door-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}