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Bamana Lock (N° 29908) Deposit sale

French collection of African art
Targette Bambara, Bamana, formed of two pieces arranged in a cross, the chest, vertical, and the crosspiece, horizontal and provided with a hollow in which the key will be inserted. Fine grids are incised on the object and allude to the values ​​and the Bambara belief. The grid would represent the creative waters and the four cardinal points. Locks, generally belonging to women and symbolizing the union of two people, can be offered to them by their husbands on the occasion of a birth or to celebrate the installation of the woman with her husband. These are therefore personal goods that can be transmitted to daughters and daughters-in-law. Patina of use.  

150.00 
Possibility of payment in 2x (2x 75.0 €)

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OriginCollection Amadeo Plaza Garcés
EthnyBambara
Countrymali
Material(s)wood
Height cm41
Depth7 cm
Width37 cm
Weight1.63 Kg
Estimated datingmid-xx°
Socle includedYes

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