Heddle pulley on stand – Senufo People, Ivory Coast

$450.00

Weaving looms throughout West Africa use pulleys to smoothly raise and lower the heddles.
In the Ivory Coast, especially among the Dan, Guro, Baule & Senufo, the decorating of carved wooden pulleys reached degrees of refinement and invention rarely excelled.
The beautifully carved wooden figure served to guard over the work.
Great signs of use, making this exceptional.

Height: 6 1/2″ and 7″ including stand
Width 2 1/2″
Depth 2 3/8″

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Weaving looms throughout West Africa use pulleys to smoothly raise and lower the heddles.
In the Ivory Coast, especially among the Dan, Guro, Baule & Senufo, the decorating of carved wooden pulleys reached degrees of refinement and invention rarely excelled.
The beautifully carved wooden figure served to guard over the work.
Great signs of use, making this exceptional.Height: 6 1/2″ and 7″ including stand
Width 2 1/2″
Depth 2 3/8″

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