Wood
Guro peoples, Ivory Coast
A finely carved girl’s head with an elaborate coiffure, holes for suspension
Half-circle eyes, large nose and wide expressive mouth, short neck
Three bands of scarification on forehead
Complete with peg and bobbin
Encrusted blackish brown patina
Mounted on an acrylic glass base
Height: 21.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Old European Collection

The heddle pulley has no ritual or magical function. They are useful everyday objects, attached to the loom holding a cord that carries the two heddles .They often feature figural carving. The Guro were known for their weaving skills and exported their fine blue and white textiles in pre-colonial times.

Literature:

Cf. Karl-Ferdinand Schädler, Weaving in Africa, South of the Sahara, Munich 1987, p. 156



Condition:

The pulley is in good condition with signs of age and wear as a few small nicks. The height, without the base, measures 21.5 cm.

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