Beautiful wooden lock-sculpture, Bamana, Mali - Lot 50

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Beautiful wooden lock-sculpture, Bamana, Mali - Lot 50
Beautiful wooden lock-sculpture, Bamana, Mali Dimensions: 38.5 x 36.5 cm. With its radically stylized forms, this lock is a classic example of the Bamana style that flourished in the Sikasso region. For the Bamana, the representations on the locks - particularly the feminine ones - were intended to protect the grain from insects and thieves. The deep, partially crusty patina, shiny on the prominent lines, bears witness to its long use. Appraised by Mr. Pierre Mollfulleda, Specialist in Oceanic and African Arts. A Bamana wooden sculptural lock, Mali.
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