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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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