DOGON DOORLOCKS 2, MALI

The doorlocks below have been vetted as authentic.



 DOGON
Doorlock 3
14" high x 10.5" wide
$600

 

DOGON
Doorlock 6
14" high x 11" wide
$500



DOGON
Doorlock 13
14" high x 13" wide
SOLD



DOGON
Doorlock 14
10.5" high x 11" wide
$300

DOGON
Doorlock 25
13" high x 11.75" wide
$300


 DOGON
Doorlock 26
11.25" high x 11" wide
$300 

 DOGON
Doorlock 29
9.5" high x 9.5" wide
$300


DOGON
Doorlock 31
7.5" high x 6" wide
$200


DOGON
Doorlock 34
13.5" high x 16.5" wide
$600

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

DOGON, DOORLOCKS 2, Mali

Used to protect houses and granaries, Dogon doorlocks range from the abstract and symbolic to representations of ancestors. Gravity-fed metal pins drop into holes in the sliding bolt, some of which also have a metal cover for additional strength and resistence to wear. Locks such as these were afixed with large iron staples through holes to house doors, which were usually plainer than the famous carved granary doors. Placing an image of an ancestor on the doorlock offered additional protection by making the door sacrosanct.

All of these doorlocks have been mounted on metal bases which are included in the price. The crossbolts can be wedged in place in the middle (as photographed) or in other positions with small pieces of dark matboard (included).  Most have the large iron staple that would have fastened them to the door. There are some additional details on the page for Doorlock 3 that show the crossbar removed and the pins, typical for all the doorlocks.

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