Early 20th Century Handcrafted Bamana Guardian Door Lock Chinese and an ox tail

and an ox tail

and grains

practicing a high style of geometric abstraction utilizing strikingly strong or pastel colors

This is a wonderful antique Neolithic-style decorative bowl

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Early 20th Century Handcrafted Bamana Guardian Door Lock Chinese and an ox tailThis is a unique Bamana door lock from Mali, West Africa. These locks are more than just functional items; they are also significant cultural objects. These pieces are used to secure homes, granaries, and sanctuaries, providing both physical and spiritual security. The figure on the lock is believed to offer protection from bad spirits, and features geometric forms and intricate incised marks. Composed of two pieces, a fixed part attached to the door