Baule Heddle Pulley with spool - Ivory Coast - 2nd half 20th century

This refined Baule heddle pulley from Ivory Coast is a beautiful example of West African craftsmanship. The wooden object is topped with an elegantly carved human head, characterized by the serene facial features and the detailed hairstyle for which Baule art is renowned.

The pulley exhibits a deep, dark patina and is decorated with subtle geometric carvings on the shoulders. These types of objects were traditionally used with the loom, but today they are appreciated worldwide as autonomous art objects. A stylish addition to any interior or ethnographic collection.

Characteristics

● Object: Baule heddle pulley ● Origin: Ivory Coast ● Dating: 2nd half 20th century ● Material: Wood ● Height: 16.5 cm ● Weight: 70 grams ● Extra: Includes wooden display block