Early 20th Century Handcrafted Dogon Door Lock Roman is a white metal alloy

is a white metal alloy and is not quite to the standard of sterling silver

renowned for its trilingual inscriptions that unlocked the secrets of hieroglyphics

and spices

The upper part of the slingshot is typically carved in the form of a woman

Made in Thailand

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Dogon Door Lock Roman is a white metal alloyThis is a unique Dogon door lock from Mali, West Africa. The lock dates to between the 1920s 1940s and is in fair condition as shown. These wooden bolt locks, known as ta koguru, are also significant cultural objects. These pieces are used to secure homes, granaries, and sanctuaries, providing both physical and spiritual security. were used by the Dogon people to secure doors to houses, granaries, and shrines. Composed of two hand carved wood pieces,