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MALI
Beautiful turtle zoomorphic lock
DOGON
TYPE OF OBJECT: Lock
ETHNICITY: Dogon
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Mali
MATERIAL: Wood, metal
DIMENSIONS: Height 37 x 38 cm (Wood)
CONDITION: Average.
(See photos)
PROVENANCE: Former Philippe Vokaer Collection
Ex Collection Pierre Francotte
The base is included in the price
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Bibliography / Bibliography
- Guide to African Wisdom, Liliane Prevost, Barnabé Laye, Editions L'Harmattan, 1999
- Guide to beliefs and symbols: Africa: Bambara, Dogon, Peul, Isabel de Courtilles with the contribution of Liliane Prevost, 2005
- Dogon, Images and Traditions, by Huib Blom
- The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, Thames and Hudson, 1998
- Introduction to the Arts of Black Africa, Marie-Louise Bastin, Arts of Black Africa, Arnouville, 1984 Pages 53 to 73
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MALI
DOGON
Beautiful Zoomorphic Turtle Door Lock
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Door Lock
ETHNIC GROUP: Dogon
ORIGIN: Mali
MATERIAL: Wood, metal
DIMENSIONS: About 14 1/2 x 15 inches (37 x 38 cm)
CONDITION: Medium
See pictures
Sold with the stand display
PROVENANCE: Former Philippe Vokaer Collection Ex Collection Pierre Francotte
