African Cote d’Ivoire 20th Century Carved Wood Baule Large Heddle Pulley / Female Figure
$3,000 (USD)
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Item #: NWL6917
African Cote d’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 carver’s shop (hut) as a way to advertise his abilities. (Similar items: NWL6862, NWL6921).
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African Cote d’Ivoire 20th Century Carved Wood Baule Large Heddle Pulley / Female Figure
African Cote d’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 carver’s shop (hut) as a way to advertise his abilities. (Similar items: NWL6862, NWL6921)
DETAILS
Sku:
NWL6917
Ships From:
New York, NY
DIMENSIONS (INCHES)
Width:
13.0"
Height:
22.5"
Depth :
6.5"
INFO
Style:
Misc. Style
Materials & Techniques:
Carved, incised, wood
Category:
Cleared Sculpture
Condition:
Wear to finish, small losses
Good; Wear consistent with age and use