Antique Hand-Carved Bamana Door Lock Ancient Civilizations including water

including water

This is an absolutely amazing hand-sculpted pottery statue of the Ancient Egyptian God "Bes" procured through an auction in the U

representing the Bhumisparsha mudra (the "Earth Witness" gesture) while the articulating left hand faces palm up

Sobek was also associated with fertility

is a white metal alloy and is not quite to the standard of sterling silver

Antique Hand-Carved Bamana Door Lock Ancient Civilizations including waterThis is a unique Bamana door lock from Mali, West Africa. These locks are more than just functional items; they are also significant cultural objects. These pieces are used to secure homes, granaries, and sanctuaries, providing both physical and spiritual security. The figure on the lock is believed to offer protection from bad spirits, and features geometric forms and intricate incised marks. Composed of two pieces, a fixed part attached to the door