Doorlocks - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)

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Selected by Dimitri André

Two beautiful old wooden doorlocks, used to close granary sheds in the Pays Dogon in Mali. The Dogon are well-known for their carvings, especially on shutterdoors and locks. Presented here are two well-used locks from this region. The dark one has fine line-decorations on the front and it`s design represents a stylised anthropomorphic figure. 34 cm high. The lighter coloured lock has a more rounded "body" and also represents a stylised anthropomorphic figure. Lined decorations on the front. Hight.; 34 cm. Both locks were collected in the village of Irilli in the late 1990`s.

No. 102149455

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Doorlocks - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)

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No reserve price

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Selected by Dimitri André

Estimate € 150 - € 200

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