Heddle pulley

NameHeddle pulley

CultureSenufo

Place madeBurkina Faso, Africa

Place madeMali, Africa

Place madeIvory Coast, Africa

Place madeGhana, Africa

Place madeCôte d'Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast), West Africa, Africa

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. (15 x 8.6 x 4 cm)
Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 1 7/16 in. (4.2 x 9.2 x 3.6 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Mr. William Hoffman

Object numberA.2012.8.3

DescriptionBlocky, dark patinaed heddle pulley has squared-off "arms" with holes pierced near the bottoms. The pulleys are topped with a pair of abstract, opposite facing animal heads with flattened chins, long noses, large foreheads and horns that curve to join at the top. Between the heads is a section with a rectangular cutout and a piercing at the top.