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Lock & key - made of African teak wood, smeared over with local ochre and some v
Lock & key - made of African teak wood, smeared over with local ochre and some v
Object Number 37-105-50/3154
Display Title Lock & key - made of African teak wood, smeared over with local ochre and some v
Descriptions
Object Description Lock & key - made of African teak wood, smeared over with local ochre and some vegetable oil.
Inventory Description Carved wood lock, 2 piece rectangular lock with 3 sliding pegs, incised, 1 key
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batswa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Inhambane, vicinity of; Pande
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 23.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 cm (9 7/16 x 6 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 37-105-50/3154 & 26.

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