957420

African Antique Sculpture, Bamana Lock #957420

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Ethnographic Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
African Antique Sculpture, Bamana Lock #957420
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Warning: Most African items and 'antiques' being sold on the internet are of recent make and are not genuine. THIS IS A GENUINE AFRICAN ANTIQUE. </em></td>
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Antique Locks from Mali (Dogon and Bamana Tribes) are very popular with collectors. They are the bolt cases found on the wood doors for granaries. Locks are popular bridal gifts in Africa, the action of the bolt through the lock symbolic of the sexual act. Very Good Condition. 18.5 inches, 47 cm
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good to Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:early 20th Century</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:African Antique Sculpture, Bamana Lock</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York City</td></tr>
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