A fine Senufo doorlock

the rectangular lock with a groove at the reverse and iron nails for attachment to the door, with small feet below and supporting a female figure with a swayed back, long arms and a typical face with scooped plane and wearing a crested coiffure; '162C' at the reverse; varied, slightly encrusted, medium brown patina.

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Museum, Selections from the William W. Brill Colllection of African Art, catalogue of the exhibition, May 5 - August 31, 1969 (see bibliography for additional venues)

Milwaukee 1969: 13, figure 15