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Door Lock with Key

Dogon, 20th century

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Dogon

Door Lock with Key

Dogon, 20th century

Physical Qualities Wood, metal, encrustation, 18 x 16 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (45.7 x 42.5 x 4.4 cm.)
Credit Line Bequest of Doris S. Rief, Baltimore
Object Number 2012.264
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 2012; Doris S. Rief, Baltimore, MD
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