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Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted

$595
$85030% Off
£454.91
£649.8730% Off
€523.96
€748.5230% Off
CA$833.78
CA$1,191.1130% Off
A$930.83
A$1,329.7630% Off
CHF 487.74
CHF 696.7830% Off
MX$11,394.32
MX$16,277.6030% Off
NOK 6,194.34
NOK 8,849.0630% Off
SEK 5,840.48
SEK 8,343.5430% Off
DKK 3,910.39
DKK 5,586.2830% Off

About the Item

A very sweet small sized carved wood bird topped door lock from the Bambara people of Mali Africa. Originally would have had a horizontal sliding cross bar lock, now missing. Mounted on custom metal and wood stand. Wear and polish from use, some holes and damage from erosion, age, and possibly insects. Measures: 10 3/4 inches high, on stand 12 1/2 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips. Holes from wear, erosion and possible insect damage.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM1042301stDibs: LU1778229838752

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