Yaouré Pulley

Ivory Coast
20th century
Wood, old patina of use.
Height: 25,5 cm
Provenance:
Sothebys sale, London June 27, 1994. n°220.
Christies sale, Paris, June 12, 2003. No. 395.
Binoche and Giquello sale, Paris
November 14, 2019. n°103.

Anthropomorphic loom pulley stirrup. The arch is angular. The heart-shaped face is surrounded by a beard formed of small triangles; Adam's apple is visible; the hairstyle is in a bun. The scroll reel is made of corozo nut.

Object Presented by:
Laurent Dodier
M.: + 33 6 08 22 68 15

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