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

Collections

Africa.

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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