MALIAN DOGON DOOR LOCK. Dogon door lock from Mali is a type of artifact traditionally used to secure granary doors among the Dogon people. These locks are often intricately carved and serve both a practical purpose of protection and a symbolic role in Dogon culture. The carvings on these locks often depict ancestral figures, mythical beings, or symbols believed to offer spiritual protection against harm and ensure fertility and agricultural success. The specific figure on this lock, appearing to be a person riding an animal, likely holds symbolic meaning related to Dogon beliefs and cosmology. - Height: 17 inches. Estimate $80-120
