Dogon tribe, Mali, Early 20th century
14"H X 9.5"W X 2.5"D

Even a door lock in the Dogon tribe is created with care and reverence to the spirits. This piece depicts an tribesman in the traditional Walu mask and features a sliding crossbar which would be used to secure a granary.The Dogon people of Mali show social standing, wealth, and representations of the ancestors through the carvings of their doors.