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Bamana Figural Doorlock, Mali — Bamana Figural Doorlock, Mali
Bamana Figural Doorlock, Mali

Bamana Figural Doorlock, Mali

A functional doorlock from the Bamana people of Mali featuring a figural design that combines practical security with artistic expression. This piece exemplifies the Bamana tradition of integrating sculptural elements into everyday objects.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800

Lot 2

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Bamana Figural Doorlock, Mali, Bamana Figural Doorlock, Mali

A functional doorlock from the Bamana people of Mali featuring a figural design that combines practical security with artistic expression. This piece exemplifies the Bamana tradition of integrating sculptural elements into everyday objects.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Figural, Functional Art, Doorlock, African Art, Wood Carving, Mali, Bamana