I have been walking by this thing for years

not2sharp · 20th June 2014, 09:53 PM

I have no idea what it is, although if I were asked to guess I would say that it looks to have been a part of a oceanic canoe/boat. What do you think?

Measurement = 28 inches tall by 20 inches wide.

n2s

Sajen · 21st June 2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by not2sharp

I have no idea what it is, although if I were asked to guess I would say that it looks to have been a part of a oceanic canoe/boat. What do you think?

Measurement = 28 inches tall by 20 inches wide.

n2s

Can we see a picture from the back? Look african to my eyes.

Wooden door lock?

Regards,
Detlef

colin henshaw · 21st June 2014, 07:29 PM

Yes, a door lock from West Africa.

Iain · 21st June 2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Yes, a door lock from West Africa.

Very neat! Never would have guessed that looking at it.

not2sharp · 21st June 2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Yes, a door lock from West Africa.

Very interesting. Thank you.

n2s

20th June 2014, 09:53 PM	#1
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 210	I have been walking by this thing for years I have no idea what it is, although if I were asked to guess I would say that it looks to have been a part of a oceanic canoe/boat. What do you think? Measurement = 28 inches tall by 20 inches wide. n2s Attached Images Last edited by not2sharp; 20th June 2014 at 10:12 PM.

21st June 2014, 07:29 PM	#3
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Yes, a door lock from West Africa.