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African Cote dÃ‚Ivoire Carved Wood Baule Large Heddle Pulley / Female Figure

Offered by: Newel Antique Gallery

Description
African Cote dÃ‚Ivoire 20th Century Baule large textile heddle pulley / female figure carved from a single piece of wood with an elaborately incised headdress and symmetric face forking into 2 curved vertical block bars embellished by a geometric pattern the hourglass pulley embedded at center. This piece was most likely stationed outside a carverÃ‚s shop (hut) as a way to advertise his abilities. (Similar items: NWL6862 NWL6921)

Wear to finish small losses

More Information

Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	NWL6917
Incollect Reference #:	836546

Dimensions

W.	13 in;	H.	22.5 in;
W.	33.02 cm;	H.	57.15 cm;

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