This extraordinary artifact is a rare sculpture—carved from a single, massive trunk of dense African hardwood by the Dogon people of Mali. In the rugged Bandiagara Escarpment, these ladders were essential to daily survival, used to access elevated mud-brick granaries that protected the community's grain. For the Dogon, the granary is a sacred vessel of life, and this ladder represents the physical and spiritual link between the earth and the ancestral stores above. Standing at an impressive 82 inches, the ladder features the signature "Y" shaped crown at its apex. This functional fork was designed to hook securely onto structural beams or overhanging eaves, ensuring stability for a climber carrying heavy loads. The deep, hand-hewn notches show the unmistakable "user patina"—a smooth, dark softening of the wood's edges earned from decades of bare feet climbing its steps. The exterior surface has aged to a stunning, silver-grey oxidation, a testament to its Early 20th-century origins and exposure to the arid Sahelian climate.
In a contemporary interior, this ladder transcends its utility to become a towering piece of vertical sculpture. Its narrow 7-inch depth makes it a perfect architectural accent for a gallery wall, a transitional hallway, or leaned against a minimalist white wall to create a striking play of shadows. It perfectly embodies the "Modern Primitive" aesthetic, offering a raw, organic counterpoint to clean lines and modern finishes. Use it as a conversation piece in a living area or as a high-texture display for vintage textiles.
We offer FREE shipping on all orders. There are 2 methods used for shipment and delivery which are delivered curb-side:
1. FOR MOST RANGE HOODS, SINKS, FAUCETS AND ACCESSORY PRODUCTS - FedEx Ground is used for delivery. FedEx will deliver the product and leave outside of premise only with out calling to arrange delivery.
2. FOR RANGES, COOKTOP, DROP-INS, DISHWASHERS AND REFRIGERATORS - FedEx Freight is used for delivery. FedEx will call to arrange a specific delivery time and you will have to arrange to be at the ship to address to accept the product. FedEx will not deliver the product in the premise.
We do not ship to PO Boxes.
Fedex Freight delivers the product curb-side only and arrangements to move the product inside the premise will have to be made by the customer.
Full insurance is included in all shipments. Tracking number(s) will be provided by the email supplied 1-2 business days* after the date of the order is placed and after which: - Items shipped FedEx Ground will take 2-4 business days* after processing date. - Items shipped FedEx Freight will take 3-5 business days* after processing date
ALL PRODUCTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY:
1. RANGE HOOD WARRANTY*:
ZLINE - All Range hoods have LIFETIME Warranty on the range hood motor fan and 3-Year warranty on range hood shell which includes control panel, stainless filters, chimney. *Extended warranty can be purchased from CPS.
THOR - All Range hoods have 2-Year warranty.
KUCHT - Range hoods have 4-year warranty on range hood shell which includes control panel, stainless filters, chimney and motor.
ILVE - All products have 2-year warranty
2. RANGES, OVENS, COOKTOPS AND DROP-INS WARRANTY:
ZLINE - All Ranges products and ovens have 1-year warranty. *Extended warranty can be purchased from CPS.
THOR - All Ovens, Cooktop and Drop-ins products have 2-year warranty
KUCHT - All products have 4-year warranty
ILVE - All products have 2-year warranty
3. SINKS WARRANTY:
ZLINE & BOCCHI sinks have LIFETIME warranty.
LATOSCANA sinks have 3-year warranty.
4. MICROWAVE WARRANTY:
All Microwaves have 2-year warranty.
5. DISHWASHER WARRANTY:
All Dishwashers have 2-year warranty.
THOR - 1-year warranty
Kucht - All products have 4-year warranty
6. FAUCETS WARRANTY:
All Faucets have Lifetime warranty.
7. REFRIGERATORS WARRANTY:
THOR - 2-year warranty
KUCHT - All products have 4-year warranty
*Please note: Extended warranty can be purchased form CPS (See above).
