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Metadata
Title |
Door Lock (Konbarabara) |
Date |
/ / |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1950 |
Medium |
Wood, metal, pigment, patina |
Dimensions |
H-17.5 W-17 D-2.5 inches |
Accession Number |
2010.1.3 |
Department |
AFRICAN |
Description |
Wooden door lock that has a horizontal cross bar and a vertical sword shape piece that goes right through the middle. The color of the piece is deep brown. On the surface of the lock there are patterns carved into the wood giving it texture. There is a large X carved in the middle of the piece. Early to mid 20th century Bamana door lock in the form of a figure from the Bougouni region, Mali, Africa. |
Credit line |
Dr. and Mrs. Pascal James Imperato |
Search Terms |
20th Century African Bamana Peoples Bougouni Region Carving Mali Metal Paint Patina Pigment Sculpture Sword Wooden |