Dogon Granary Lock with Complete Key
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| Management number | 213713978 | Release Date | 2026/04/12 | List Price | $36.00 | Model Number | 213713978 | ||
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- Crafted in Mali, Bandiagara region (Dogon Plateau) using hardwood (likely néré or shea), iron, and natural patina
- Dimensions: approximately 20 × 22 cm (panel + bolt + bird)
- Estimated era: mid-20th century
- Composition of the latch lock:
- Rectangular carved panel adorned with two figures in high relief, symbolizing union and fertility
- Long sliding bolt etched with geometric patterns
- Upper element shaped like a stylized bird, an emblem of fertility and vigilance
- Original key, decorated with incised lozenges and pierced dots
- Operates via a system of metal pins and lugs, with the bolt, activated by the key, releasing internal latches
- Retains a satiny honey-brown patina, marked by use and wood wear
- Among the Dogon, locks serve a dual purpose: protecting both possessions and vital forces in the granary
- Anthropomorphic decoration evokes the protection of the founding couple, ensuring household fertility
- The bird at the top symbolizes spiritual vigilance and mediation between the human and ancestral worlds
- Condition: Complete set, including panel, bolt, key, zoomorphic element, and original hardware
- Wood is sound and free from infestation or structural damage
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