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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Wooden Bamana sculpture of a lizard-shaped lock (Ko/Konbalabala/Konbarabara) from Mali, Bambara culture, provenance Marshall & Caroline Mount Collection, NJ; dimensions 78 cm high by 10 cm wide by 8 cm deep; sold with stand and in excellent condition.

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Fine sculptural lock also known as Ko, Konbalabala, or Konbarabara in the Bamana language, in the form of a lizard with a long pointed tail, squared legs at the sides, and a pointed mouth. Engraved pattern around the body and along the tail. Dark brown variegated patina. Minor surface wear, cross lock gone.

Provenance

Marshall & Caroline Mount Collection, New Jersey. Acquired in the 1970s.

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Experts in Ancient African Art
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Fine sculptural lock also known as Ko, Konbalabala, or Konbarabara in the Bamana language, in the form of a lizard with a long pointed tail, squared legs at the sides, and a pointed mouth. Engraved pattern around the body and along the tail. Dark brown variegated patina. Minor surface wear, cross lock gone.

Provenance

Marshall & Caroline Mount Collection, New Jersey. Acquired in the 1970s.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google Translate

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
78 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
SpainVerified
258
Objects sold
100%
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