Description:

West Africa, Mali and Burkina Faso, Dogon people, ca. 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden granary door lock in the form of an abstract zoomorph, perhaps a frog, and incised with decorative linear motifs and lattice patterns. A wooden bar passes through the central groove on the verso, and three articulating metal nails secure the bar in place. Bolt locks such as this piece are known as "ta koguru" and are found in Bamana and Dogon societies in many different styles. They are typically used to secure wooden doors of granaries and are sometimes given as traditional bridal gifts. Size: 12.5" W x 13" H (31.8 cm x 33 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection

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#190181

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  • Nicks, chips, abrasions, and stable fissures, as well as weathering to surface as shown. Otherwise, intact and very nice with light patina.

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