Early 20th Century Handcrafted Dogon Door Lock Native American 11" Diameter x 4

11" Diameter x 4

These locks are more than just functional items

This is a 1970s terracotta hand-sculpted head of the Mayan King Pacal of Palenque in good vintage condition with only one small chip

biodiverse rainforest

but can easily be re-mounted into the frame of your choosing

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Dogon Door Lock Native American 11" Diameter x 4This is a uniquely hand carved Dogon door lock from Mali, West Africa. The lock dates to between the 1920s 1940s and is in fair condition as shown. These wooden bolt locks, known as "Ta Koguru," are also significant cultural objects. These pieces are used to secure homes, granaries, and sanctuaries, providing both physical and spiritual security were used by the Dogon people to secure doors to houses, granaries, and shrines. Composed of two pieces, a