A Dogon door lock
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0003 |
| Estimate | $800 - $1,200 |
| Opening bid | $400 |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Mali, early 20th century, the heavy wood lock with seated male and female figures above, below crosshatch designs on the lock. Overall dark and encrusted patina. Ht. 18, lock bar wd. 15 in.
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