Early 20th Century Handcrafted Bamana Door Lock Native American Gowri also successfully domesticates Shiva

Gowri also successfully domesticates Shiva who till then lived as an ascetic with no interest in the world

The piece was made in India approximately during the 1970s

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Traveling Man Treasures is selling this traditional hand-carved wooden pendant charm from the Dayak people of Borneo

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Bamana Door Lock Native American Gowri also successfully domesticates ShivaThis is a fascinating 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. Usually composed of two pieces: a fixed part attached