Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1854-1925 · Halifax, Eng., F. King & Sons, ltd. · leaf 202
iece of iron with a piece bent at rightangles. The keyhole was at different lengths above the bolt, so that only the key ofa right length would reach the bolt. Practically I do not think the locks were much r 188 Great Benin—Its Customs, Art and Hovvovs. protection. The alcoves used for sleeping… … Fig. i86. f</v L Fig. 187. Figs. 186 and 187.—Ivory carvings said to be door bolts from the kings compound,Benin City. The bolt (fig. 186) is 12 in. {30-5 cm.) long, the bolt (fig. 187) g| in. (24*8 cm.) long. The master of the house often had a third room where he could be quite quietand…
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