door lock

• Object: door lock
• Artist: -
• Circa: -
• Dimensions: -
• Culture Area: Africa
• Cultural Group: Dogon
• Cultural Context: The Dogon are known for their elaborate wood carvings. They believe that he tree contains a spirit which must be satisfied; therefore the act of carving is a ritual. They have a rich and philosophical foundation on which their arts are based.
• Donor: Barbara & Hiro Narita
• Catalog #: 114.221