Heddle pulley

NameHeddle pulley

CultureBambara

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)

Credit LineBequest of Mr. William Hoffman

Object numberA.2012.8.4

Collections

Africa.

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.