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Bamana Door Lock in Lizard Form
According to Pascal Imperato in his book Door Locks of the Bamana of Mali, the Kana monitor lizard form protects people from sorcery and symbolizes fertility, wealth, and good fortune. This zoomorphic Bamana lock features an unusually lithe curvilinear form. Missing cross piece. Ex private collection.
14″
