Door Lock

NameDoor Lock

CultureBamana

Place madeMali, Africa

Place madeGuinea, Africa

MediumWood, metal, stain

DimensionsOverall: 18 11/16 x 16 15/16 x 2 13/16 in. (47.5 x 43 x 7.2 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle

Object numberA.2011.20.7ab

DescriptionDoor lock in the form of a stylized, simplified hardwood figure has squared off horns and outward pointed end. Through the center back a horizontal latch slides though a cutout. Figure has zigzag carving on horns and X motif on torso. Another small horizontal piercing is carved in back above latch. Latch has rounded "handle" at proper right end with wider rounded raised area before narrowed central sliding area with metal strip on top side and horizontal row of bicolored X motifs on front. The wider flattened "pipe shaped" proper left side is crosshatched and the top hollowed out. The piece is mounted onto a black metal stand at back.