{"product_id":"rare-authentic-bamana-guardian-african-door","title":"Rare Authentic Bamana Guardian African Door","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Bandiagara region of Mali, this two-plank granary door retains its original hand-carved wood lock, worked in a zoomorphic form suggesting a fish or bird, still mounted in place along the upper panel. A horizontal wood rail runs along the top edge, likely part of the door's original frame or hanging system. The two planks are joined along a visible vertical seam, with a single full-height crack running through the panel, honest evidence of decades of use and age. Patina is deep and consistent across the surface, sandy to warm brown in tone. Wood locks rank among the more fragile components of a traditional Dogon door, and one surviving intact and mounted, as here, is a genuine point of rarity within the collection. \u003cbr\u003eThe door is displayed on a custom black metal stand for upright presentation. Consider it standing alone at the end of a hallway or beside a stairwell, where its carved lock catches passing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Origin: DE-COR sourced antique; Dogon tradition; Bandiagara region, Mali, West Africa\u003cbr\u003e*Era: 19th century (estimated from patina depth and wear)\u003cbr\u003e*Material: Hand-carved two-plank hardwood panel with carved wood zoomorphic lock (fish or bird form); displayed on custom metal stand\u003cbr\u003e*Finish: Natural aged patina, unpainted\u003cbr\u003e*Size: Door 30\"W x 1\"D x 59\"H. With stand: 33\"W x 12\"D x 62\"H\u003cbr\u003e*Color: Sandy to warm brown wood tone, consistent patina throughout\u003cbr\u003e*Condition\/Care: Moderate antique wear (one full-height crack along the plank seam, evenly aged patina, structurally stable). 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.\u003cbr\u003eThis antique two-plank Dogon door from Mali features a carved wood lock in a zoomorphic form, still mounted in its original position. Displayed on a custom metal stand at 62 inches, it shows moderate antique wear consistent with early-to-mid 20th century use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should a standalone antique door panel like this be displayed in a home that isn't functioning as an actual doorway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eMost surviving Dogon doors sell today as sculptural objects rather than working doors, and mounting one upright on a stand, as this piece is, is the most common and versatile approach for interior display. Because the piece reads as sculpture from all angles thanks to its carved lock, it works well as a freestanding floor piece at the end of a hallway or as an anchor against a wall in an entry or stairwell landing.\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":50501107515629,"sku":"IMG_5991","price":7225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/5991.jpg?v=1787012356","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/rare-authentic-bamana-guardian-african-door","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}