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Granary Shutter
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Granary Shutter

Artist/Maker Dogon people Mali
Date20th century
CultureDogon
Mediumwood and iron
DimensionsOverall: 23 1/8 x 18 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (58.7 x 47.3 x 7 cm)
ClassificationsArchitectural Elements
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.19
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
    DescriptionFemale breasts symbolize the sustenance provided by the crops stored within and the nurturing of subsequent generations because the grain also provides seeds for the next growing season.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door
    Dogon people
    late 19th to early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door Lock
    Dogon people
    19th to 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tipi
    1993
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door Lock
    Bamana people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Door Panel
    Fulani people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House or Grave Post Fragment
    Chancay
    1200-1450
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Arch
    Mino da Fiesole
    1461
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    House Post
    Moche
    100-800
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