1203 - Set of 11 traditional locks from the Bamana and Dogon peoples, Mali, 20th century

Set of 11 traditional locks from the Bamana and Dogon peoples, Mali, 20th century Carved wood. Dimensions: 62 x 45 x 4 cm. This collection comprises eleven traditional locks from the Bamana and Dogon peoples, designed to serve both functional and symbolic purposes within the domestic and ritual spheres of West Africa. These pieces were used to protect granaries, dwellings, or spaces of special significance, and their sculptural decoration often incorporated values associated with protection, fertility, authority, and social status. Each piece exhibits formal variations and carved motifs characteristic of its respective cultural context, lending the collection considerable ethnographic and aesthetic interest as a testament to the expressive richness of African utilitarian art. Sold as a set of 11 pieces. Lot located in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.