DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Heddle pulley
NameHeddle pulley
CultureBaule
Place madeIvory Coast, Africa
Place madeCôte d'Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast), West Africa, Africa
MediumWood, pigment
DimensionsOverall: 6 5/16 x 3 11/16 x 1 13/16 in. (16 x 9.3 x 4.6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mr. William Hoffman
Object numberA.2012.8.5
DescriptionDark wood, thick, U-shaped heddle pulley with wide "chest" area and simple, thick neck and head. The front and back of bust incised with two horizontal lines filled with kaolin, as is area under eyebrows. Arms pierced near bottoms.
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