This was collected by Paul Koprowski in the early 1960's in the horn of Africa, when he was stationed there in the Peace Corps, although it was probably made across the Red Sea in Yemen.
This is a rare and unique antique handmade rustic iron strip puzzle system key and padlock.
The key is 7" in length x 1 ½" in width, and the lock is 8 ¾" in length and is 4 ⅞" in height.