Granary Door Lock and Bolt

Bamana people, Mali, African

20th century

  • Titles Granary Door Lock and Bolt (Descriptive)
  • Artist Bamana people, Mali
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 16 x 16 x 2 1/4 in. (40.6 x 40.6 x 5.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Gross, 1985.609a-b
  • Work Type lock and bolt
  • Classification Components

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