The totemic priest used this old lock for sealing his granary. Dogon door locks are passed from generation to generation, because each lock a message, person, myth, or symbolizes a story of some sort. Wood, very old brown some crusty patina, surmounted by an ancestor figure. Slight traces of wear. All part are still together, it is complete. Large object. Metal stand included (weight measured without stand). Registered and insured shipping