Large African granary door -UVI (POVE) 97 cm - Wood - Gabon
Magnificent Large Granary Door used by the Masquette Tribe of Gabon
. A Masquette guardian ornaments this door.
. It was used to protect the grain from invaders.
. The whole configuration on the panel was carved in relief and decorated with different shades of kaolin, including brown-red, white and black.
. Private collection.
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Magnificent Large Granary Door used by the Masquette Tribe of Gabon
. A Masquette guardian ornaments this door.
. It was used to protect the grain from invaders.
. The whole configuration on the panel was carved in relief and decorated with different shades of kaolin, including brown-red, white and black.
. Private collection.