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This is an example of a ladder carved from a tree that the Dogon people use for climbing into a granary and in some instances, a home. There is a similarity in the shape at the top to that of the top of a togu na post. The arms signify the nommo, the…

Dogon people take pride in creating works of art that represent their ancestors and mythical heroes as their presence can symbolize and create a sense of order. As in these examples, the human body is rendered in a simplified but essential manner.