Dogon Door Lock 07 Our Clifton rug is woven

Our Clifton rug is woven in a beautiful light caramel hue which is perfect for anywhere in the home

Length 32cm

Dimensions Cm Inches Height 32 12

full of character

Dogon Door Lock 07 Our Clifton rug is wovenThis old object was sourced at an auction of rare collectors items being sold by private sellers. It is an old door lock hand carved from wood by the Dogon people of Mali. It was used for years as a lock on houses and granaries. The carvings and style of these locks range abstract and symbolic in representation of their ancestors. Those locks with carvings of ancestors are considered to offer additional protection by making the door sacrosanct.