Door lock

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Object Number 999-34-50/12869.B

Display Title Door lock

Descriptions

Object Description Door lock surmounted by a male and female figure; incised diamond pattern; with latch; patina

Inventory Description Carved wooden door lock, rectangular, incised desgin, sheet metal along edge.

Classification

Mechanical

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Dogon

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Mali

Additional Geographic Terms West Africa

Materials Wood, Metal

Dimensions Overall: 37 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm (14 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 999-34-50/12869B

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