20th C. African Bamana Wood Figural Door Lock
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West Africa, Mali, Bamana / Malinke peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A minimalist yet elegant hand-carved door lock depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure in the traditional Bamana style, which includes the horizontal slide bar. The vertical component represents a human figure with a crested headdress or coiffure, bold facial features, and an angular neck. The body is incised with elaborate linear motifs, likely intended to represent tattooing or scarification, and presents a flat chest and protruding navel. Size: 15.5" W x 16.4" H (39.4 cm x 41.7 cm); 18.6" H (47.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Wilmington, North Carolina, USA collection
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#174440
West Africa, Mali, Bamana / Malinke peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A minimalist yet elegant hand-carved door lock depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure in the traditional Bamana style, which includes the horizontal slide bar. The vertical component represents a human figure with a crested headdress or coiffure, bold facial features, and an angular neck. The body is incised with elaborate linear motifs, likely intended to represent tattooing or scarification, and presents a flat chest and protruding navel. Size: 15.5" W x 16.4" H (39.4 cm x 41.7 cm); 18.6" H (47.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Wilmington, North Carolina, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174440
Condition
Professional repair to headdress with break line just barely visible on periphery. Small loss to upper periphery on right side of slide bar. Surface abrasions commensurate with age and use. Stable pressure fissures. Nice signs of age and light patina throughout. Ample remains of incised decoration.
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20th C. African Bamana Wood Figural Door Lock
Estimate $500 - $750
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