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All of these Nupe doors have been vetted as being authentic, with signs of use and age.
Photographs © Tim Hamill
NUPE, DOORS, Nigeria
These Nupe doors are embellished with reliefs of animals, objects and
symbols. Made of joined plank-like panels, they probably communicated messages,
invoked spirits or gods and brought status to their owners.
Most of the doors are hung as wall pieces, but could be mounted on bases
as sculptures. The backs are usually plain and those views are not shown
unless it is critical to the piece. All were photographed in direct sunlight,
which worked well for some and not for others.
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