furniture, art & design
Large Dogon scale. Circa 1930s-40s.
210cm high (mounted on steel plate base)
A superb example of an African Dogon tribal ladder/scale. This example is believed to have been made in Mali from the early to mid-twentieth century.
Traditionally the African Dogon ladder was used by the Dogon people to access the upper levels of granaries, climb onto the flat roofs of houses, and bridge clefts in cliffs.
Its repeated forms give it the aesthetic quality of a modernist sculpture.
Price: 2.600 euro
Various selected items with sculptural qualities to adorn any stylish interior…
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WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) / Attributed. Circa 1930s
Brass. 21cm and 30cm high.
Two rare sculptural vases attributed to the German metal work factory WMF. The design was inspired by Cubist or Futurist art of the period when they were produced. These vases have an elongated elegance and balanced sculptural form that works from every side. Original condition.
Price: 950 euro (the pair)
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