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Anthropomorphic loom pulley carved from wood, with an antiqu…
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Anthropomorphic loom pulley carved from wood, with an antiqu…
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
Anthropomorphic loom pulley carved from wood, with an antique brown patina from use. Pulley yoke, with an angular arch surmounted by a head wearing a bun. The thread 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, regarded as an act of procreation that transforms matter taken from the earth into a material that covers the body, from the bilas of early childhood to the shroud of the funeral, including wedding finery.
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About the sale
"Arts & Deco" Auction – Friday 23 October 2026
Auction location
Auction time
10/23/2026 at 2:00 PM
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