Description:

West Africa, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast, Senufo, ca. mid 20th century CE. A wooden heddle pulley carved in the form of a seated figure with an elongated head, its chin resting on the stomach area, possibly symbolizing the beak of a hornbill. Heddle pulleys were integral to narrow band looms, guiding the movement of the heddles - an essential component of the loom's mechanism. Beyond their functional purpose, these pulleys were often intricately carved, reflecting the weaver's pride in their craft and serving as a source of inspiration and delight as they hung at eye level during work. Size: 6.3" L x 3" W x 18" H (16 cm x 7.6 cm x 45.7 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Rod Rogers collection, Merrick, New York, USA

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#190192

  • Condition: Fissure to the left hand. Some abrasions, but otherwise intact and good condition.

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