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Door lock post – Wood – Bambara – Mali

Name: Door lock post - Wood - Bambara - Mali
SKU: 44.49
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Original price was: € 200,00.Current price is: € 125,00.

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A wooden doorlock post from the Bambara tribe of Mali. Wooden door locks (ta koguru) were used on the doors of dwellings, cookhouses, sanctuaries, and on granary shutters. Each lock is given a name in accordance with its message, person, myth, or any anecdote referred to. Door locks were a prized gift for young brides, and passed down from generation to generation. Sculpted by the blacksmith of the village for the hogon (spiritual chief) and notables, door locks are one of the major elements of Bambara art. Apart from its rarity and its finely construction, this door lock is the work of a great sculptor. Good condition with a great patina of use. Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm (Germany). Custom made stand is included in this lot.

Object	Door lock post
Ethnic group:	Bambara
Country:	Mali
Material:	Wood
Estimated period:	Mid 20^th century
Sold with stand:	Yes
Dimensions:	75x33x11 cm
Weight:	4600 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

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