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Heddle pulley
Heddle pulley
Heddle pulley
Museum of International Folk Art

Heddle pulley

Place madeMali, Africa
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 2 3/16 in. (15.7 x 8 x 5.5 cm)
ClassificationsTextileworking T&E (Old)
Credit LineBequest of Mr. William Hoffman
Object numberA.2012.8.4
DescriptionDark wood heddle pulley with thick legs and body, topped with long-necked head with three thick plaits - one on each side of head and one in back. A hole runs through head from top of forehead to just right of center back. Small holes through lower arms hold a bent metal wire.
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