Dimitri André

West and East African Art Auction

A beautiful, ancient African lock from the Bamana people, Mali, 20th century. This splendid abstract figure of an ancestor has a head that represents a traditional hairstyle. The body includes the locking mechanism at the rear, and the front features finely incised geometric motifs. These locks were used to protect houses and granaries and are usually laden with symbolic meanings. Chipped due to time and use.

Una bella e antica serratura africana, popolazione Bamana, Mali XX secolo. Questa splendida figura astratta di antenato ha la testa che rappresenta un tipo di acconciatura tradizionale. Il corpo comprende il meccanismo di blocco sulla parte del retro e la parte anteriore presenta motivi geometrici finemente incisi. Serrature che venivano utilizzate per proteggere case e granai e solitamente cariche di messaggi simbolici. Scheggiato a causa del tempo e dell'uso.

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Barn door lock - Mali - BAMANA - Mali  (No reserve price)

Mid 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Serratura porta di granaio - Mali is a Bamana wooden ancestral figure dating to the mid-20th century, with a back lock mechanism, front geometric incisions, measuring 39 cm high by 39 cm wide by 6 cm deep, original authenticity, in good condition, provenance from a private collection, and sold without a stand.

Barn door lock - Mali - BAMANA - Mali (No reserve price)

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