Online Only May Auction (Sale #265)
Lot 179:
Description
African Wood Carving Assortment
Two items including a Dogon granary door lock, central Mali, early 20th century, having incised and painted decoration on the latch, the handle a carved female fertility symbol, the lock having original hand forged nails securing it to the stand; as well as a chip carved ‘barshin’ or ‘barkin’ wooden headrest having fine cut swirl banding down the sides, east Africa, Boni or Somali tribe
Condition: Very Good to Good, both items showing appropriate wear for age and use; both having chips, painting faded and scratching
Height: 21.00 inches, Width: 10.75 inches
Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic
Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot.
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Approximate Sale Time: 12:09 pm CST
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Condition: Very Good to Good, both items showing appropriate wear for age and use; both having chips, painting faded and scratching
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