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

$510
$85040% Off
£388.35
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€447.18
€745.3040% Off
CA$722.71
CA$1,204.5240% Off
A$777.38
A$1,295.6440% Off
CHF 415.46
CHF 692.4340% Off
MX$9,163.13
MX$15,271.8940% Off
NOK 5,237.93
NOK 8,729.8840% Off
SEK 4,788.46
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DKK 3,341.19
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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:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Mali
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • 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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