This lock represents a mythical ancestor from Dogon country. 

Clasp in perfect condition. In wood with a beautiful patina of use, perfectly preserved. 

Height 21.5 cm - Late 19th Early 20th century

Provenance: Noir D'Ivoire, private collection, Paris

Published in Serrures. Dogon et Bambara du Mali, Galerie Noir D'Ivoire, Paris 2003. N°49.

Intended for utilitarian use, this lock would have closed a granary or a hut.

Dogon artists, like the Bambara of Mali, sculpted and designed veritable works of art inspired by cosmogony. It's an ancestral tradition that gives meaning to life and creation, while letting the imagination speak, fueled by astronomical observations that have since been validated by scientists. It brings a certain logic to life, making it the glue that holds this culture together.

The Retour De Voyage gallery is very proud to present this high-quality work, which adds to the collection of Dogon pieces already presented in the past.

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