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Miniature image of utility ladder, this votive one was used on family
altars intended for ancestors' cult. It symbolizes the steps that
they have to climb to reach the deceased world. In the same way as
ancestor statuettes and others ritual items, it was destinated for
the repose of the dead ancestors' souls.
18th century or earlier.
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Origin :
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Mali (Bandiagara cliffs area)
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Type :
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Ritual items
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Ethnic group :
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Dogon
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Material :
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Wood, thick crusty patina
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Size :
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H = 14.1 inches
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