Anthropomorphic loom pulley carved from wood, with an antiqu…
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Estimate €100 - €150

Description

Anthropomorphic loom pulley carved from wood, with an antique brown patina from use. Pulley yoke, with an angular arch topped by a head wearing a bun. The spool is made of corozo nut. REPUBLIC OF IVORY COAST, Baoulé region, 20th century (Slits) Height: 11 cm Weaving was a noble task reserved for men, seen as an act of procreation that transforms matter torn from the earth into a material that covers the body, from the bilas of early childhood to the shroud of the funeral, via the wedding finery.

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About the sale Arts and Deco" Sale - Friday 10 July 2026

Auction location

Auction time 07/10/2026 at 2:00 PM

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Anthropomorphic loom pulley carved from wood, with an antiqu… See original version (French)

Anthropomorphic loom pulley carved from wood, with an antiqu…
See original version (French)