Dogon Door 04 new in Maison Lamiè—each piece bridges the

Maison Lamiè—each piece bridges the worlds of art and conservation

Silver Line cereal bowl and Steel Dust dessert bowl

They are believed to act as a new physical body for the deceased and as kept in their home after passing and offered gifts in remembrance

This container has a beautiful carved pattern detail and the wood has taken on a natural sheen after being rubbed with a pigment from the indigo plant

Dogon Door 04 new in Maison Lamiè—each piece bridges theDogon doors originate from Mali and traditionally adorned a Dogon granary, serving both to protect and bless the stores of food contained inside. The doors are hand carved from native woods with intricate designs. Carvings include figures which often represent ancestors as well as animals, plants and geometric shapes all of which are believed to posses spiritual and magical powers.