Heddle pulley

NameHeddle pulley

CultureSenufo

Place madeGhana, Africa

Place madeMali, Africa

Place madeIvory Coast, Africa

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

Place madeBurkina Faso, Africa

MediumWood, pigment

DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (19.4 x 9.5 x 4.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Mr. William Hoffman

Object numberA.2012.8.6

DescriptionDark hardwood heddle pulley with female figure atop. Pulley has rounded shoulders with protruding conical breasts, scarification lines located vertically below at center, and diagonally toward sides. Arms of pulley are pierced at bottom and hold a slender wood spindle with wood bobbin. Woman's face has flattened nose, almond eyes, protruding mouth and ears. Conical hairdo comes to point at neck. Incised V on back with traces of cream pigment.