This fine door lock has been carved into the form of a lizard, a symbol of protection in the Bambara culture. The door lock, adorned with finely engraved criss-cross designs, would have served as a safeguard to the family granary.
Ex Private Collection, UK
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century
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