Heddle pulley with antelope head ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Sénoufo · ID: 3034448

Description

wood, brown, slightly encrusted patina, scarification marks on the neck, lobe backside, min. dam., spool missing, small missing parts;
heddle pulleys belong to the weavers and were passed on as appreciated heirloom within the family. Because of their private character, the weaver is allowed to define their form on his own. The weaver who uses traditional methods employs so-called heddle pulleys to guide his cotton thread.