{"product_id":"early-20th-century-bwa-diamond-relief-carved-door-trade","title":"Early 20th Century Bwa Diamond Relief Carved Door (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Voltaic-speaking regions spanning Burkina Faso and Mali, this single-plank shutter is carved with a dense waffle-grid diamond field, alternating punctate dot-fill within a full diagonal lattice. A horizontal band of small X motifs crosses the panel at its midpoint, dividing the composition into two registers, a rhythmic, banded structure characteristic of Bwa, Gurunsi, and Mossi shutter carving. A small wood peg projects from the upper left corner, the door's original hinge lug. The panel shows crisp, well-preserved carving with light surface wear and a warm, even patina throughout. This waffle-grid and register-band vocabulary is distinct from the scalloped arcs and concentric circles typical of neighboring Dogon and Bamana work, reflecting the shared Voltaic geometric tradition these Gur-speaking peoples carry across doors, masks, and painted architecture alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a custom black stand, the door's tight, rhythmic pattern reads with real graphic strength. Place it where its dense geometry benefits from close viewing, a stairway wall or reading nook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Origin: DE-COR sourced antique; Bwa\/Gurunsi\/Mossi tradition; Burkina Faso\/Mali, West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Era: Early  20th century (estimated from patina depth and wear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Material: Hand-carved single-plank hardwood panel, waffle-grid diamond carving with punctate dot-fill and horizontal X-motif dividing register\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Finish: Natural aged patina, unpainted (carved-only, no pigment present)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Size: Door 20\"W x 2\"D x 52\"H. With stand: 23\"W x 10\"D x 55\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Color: Warm medium-brown wood tone, even patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Condition\/Care: Light-to-moderate antique wear (no structural cracking, minor surface wear). 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 differen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Bwa\/Gurunsi\/Mossi shutter from Burkina Faso and Mali is carved with a dense waffle-grid diamond field divided by a horizontal register of small X motifs. Mounted on a custom stand at 55 inches, it shows light-to-moderate antique wear and crisp, well-preserved carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why do Bwa, Gurunsi, and Mossi doors often divide their carved surface into horizontal registers or bands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese Gur-speaking peoples share a graphic vocabulary that spans carved doors, masks, and painted architecture, and organizing a panel into distinct registers, separated by a band like the X-motif row on this piece, is a recurring compositional device across that shared tradition rather than something unique to doors alone. The approach lets a single panel carry more than one decorative rhythm while still reading as a unified, balanced composition.\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":50504375664877,"sku":"IMG_6082","price":3325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/6083c.jpg?v=1787094804","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/early-20th-century-bwa-diamond-relief-carved-door-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}