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Door Lock
Bambara, Mali
Door Lock. Bambara Culture, Mali
The body of this Bambara figurative door lock is decorated with fine criss-cross designs. The door lock exhibits a dry, crackled surface patina.
Door locks such as these were used on the door of the family granary, and were imbued with protective symbolism.
Ex Private Collection, UK
Estimated Period: First Quarter of 20th Century
