Bird mask - Bambara - Mali (No Reserve Price)
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Granary Doorlock - Bambara - Mali
No. 83091863
Granary Doorlock - Bambara - Mali
A distinctive door lock of the Bambara consisting of two parts. A vertical component representing the female figure and a horizontal bolt.
These locks were designed to ward off evil individuals or spirits and were part of a broader effort to control Nyale, symbolizing creativity, fertility, and energy.
Ex Geman Private Collection
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