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Central African Fang Reliquary Figure: Central African Fang Ntumu Reliquary Figure, Carved wood. Display Stand. Size: 28.25'' x 7'' x 4.75'' (72 x 18 x 12 cm). Height on stand: 29.5" (75 cm). Provenance: Sam Hilu. Ex Collection of Bernard

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Description

Used to protect houses and granaries, Bamana doorlocks range from the abstract and symbolic to representations of ancestors. They are usually larger and more figurative than those of their Dogon neighbors. Gravity-fed metal pins drop into holes in the sliding bolt, some of which also have a metal cover for additional strength and resistence to wear. Locks such as these were afixed with large iron staples through holes to house doors, which were usually plain. Used to protect houses and granaries, doorlocks range from the abstract and symbolic to representations of ancestors or animalss. Gravity-fed metal pins drop into holes in the sliding bolt, some of which also have a metal cover for additional strength and resistence to wear.

Condition

Signs of age and evidence of extensive use.

Dimensions

20 x 18 x 3 in

Weight

5 lb

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Ashanti Carved Wodden Comb

Name: Ashanti Carved Wodden Comb
SKU: 176426293
Price: 600 USD
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