Heddle pulley with horned anthropomorphic head
Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
not available anymore
Size
H: 16 cm
H: 6.3 inch
Description
wood, partly encrusted blackish brown patina, raised scarification marks (root of the nose, neck), cross-shaped behind the ears, beautiful detail: carved eyelet for suspension: tube-shaped with rectangular framing, crossbar and bobbin missing, slightly dam., missing parts (horn tips, nose, right eye), traces of usage, base