{"product_id":"finely-engraved-antique-nupe-door-trade","title":"Finely Engraved Antique Nupe Door (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Nupe people of central Nigeria's Niger River region, this door is built from three narrow vertical planks joined with reverse wood cleats across the back, a hallmark of Nupe construction. True to the tradition's eclectic approach, each plank carries its own distinct emblem rather than a single repeating pattern: a curved leaf or eye-shaped form, a diamond and zigzag geometric field, and a bold X-and-interlace pattern, three separate visual statements unified into one panel. Additional horizontal wood strap elements reinforce the front face, consistent with the cleat-and-batten system used to hold the planks together. The surface carries a notably dark, heavily oxidized patina, more a function of surface staining than deep antique age, this piece reads as a mid-20th century example rather than one of the older, more weathered doors in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarving remains crisp and legible throughout. Mounted on a custom black stand, the door's mixed emblem composition rewards close viewing plank by plank. Place it where its varied surface texture and dark tone can anchor a room, an entry or stairwell wall.\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 with reverse cleat joinery, mixed asymmetrical emblem carving per plank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Finish: Natural dark, oxidized patina, unpainted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Size: Door 27\"W x 1\"D x 58\"H. With stand: 31\"W x 12\"D x 60\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Color: Dark oxidized brown wood tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Condition\/Care: Light-to-moderate antique wear (crisp, legible carving throughout, 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 built from three vertical planks joined with reverse cleats, each carrying its own distinct emblem, a leaf or eye form, a diamond zigzag field, and a bold X-interlace pattern. Its dark, oxidized surface and crisp carving are consistent with a mid-20th century date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does a darker, heavily oxidized surface always mean a Nupe door is older than a lighter one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not necessarily. Surface darkening can come from natural oxidation, handling, smoke exposure, or environmental conditions over a relatively shorter span of decades, not only from centuries of deep patina buildup. Carving crispness and edge wear are often better age indicators than tone alone, and this door's still-legible, sharply cut detail points to a mid-20th century date despite its dark surface color.\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":50504386609389,"sku":"IMG_6091","price":3625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/6093.jpg?v=1787095110","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/finely-engraved-antique-nupe-door-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}