Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Doorlock

Maker Bamana Artist

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedMali

MediumWood

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineMuseum puchase with funds from Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund

Object number2015.51.11

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionRectangular block with long curved horn like protrusion on top, with small head with crested hairdo on base; shaft is shaped like a crocodile or lizard head with a tapered end. Metal pins are missing. Mounted on a metal stand that holds it in place.