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Door Lock, Key

2011.05.0826B

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Door Lock, Key   (2011.05.0826B)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Science & Technology T&E
      2. :
    2. Regulative & Protective T&E
      3. :
    3. Protective Devices
    Artist/Maker None
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date N/A
    Culture Mossi

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Length) 28.5 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 4 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) .5 cm
    Weight 49 g
    Measuring Remarks D2 measures greatest width at end with two prongs.
    Materials Metal
    Manufacturing Processes Forging
    Munsell Color Information N/A

    Research Remarks

    Published Description N/A
    Description N/A
    Comparanda N/A
    Bibliography

    Imperato, Pascal James. "Dogon Door Locks." African Arts, vol. 11, no. 4. July 1978.

    Artifact History

    Archaeological Data N/A
    Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
    Reproduction No
    Reproduction Information N/A

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