Wooden mosques of Swat Valley are now recognised as part of a remarkable ancient tradition in the high mountain valleys of the Himalayan foothills. The old technology is no longer much used and many were torn down and completely lost. Some parts were distributed into the salvage market, this being an example.
The central upper panel and the columns show imagery associated with beliefs much older than Islam. The wood is Himalayan cedar, cedrus deodara. Judging by the patina and surface colour, and considering the tradition of such building was largely ended by the 19th century, this doorway must be 19th century and may be 18th century.
Technical details: The out side dimensions = 277 x 138 cm. Internal opening = 195 x 97 cm. Depth is 21 cm. The whole assembly is dry jointed and goes together quite easily. Overall weight is around 200 kg.
Reference - see here an article from the Dept. of Archeology and Museums, Govt. of Pakistan.
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