Antique Hand-Carved Bamana Door Lock from Mali
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Product details
| Management number | 6648139 | Release Date | 2025/08/20 | List Price | $113.99 | Model Number | 6648139 | ||
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This is a unique Bamana door lock from Mali, West Africa. These locks are more than just functional items; they are also significant cultural objects. These pieces are used to secure homes, granaries, and sanctuaries, providing both physical and spiritual security. The figure on the lock is believed to offer protection from bad spirits, and features geometric forms and intricate incised marks.
Composed of two pieces, a fixed part attached to the door and a sliding bolt, secured with metal pins. This Bamana door lock embodies Bamana philosophy, spirituality, and beliefs about social relationships.
DIMENSIONS:
LOCK: 17.25" W x 3" W x 2.5" D
BOLT: 19" W x 3.5" W x 2" D
(lock d)
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > 75 to 100 years |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Primitive |
| Condition | Fair |
Feet
75 to 100 years
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