PRODUCT DETAILS
+ Title - Senufo Heddle Pulley Figure Ivory Coast African Art
+ Type of Object - Weaving tool
+ Country of Origin - Cote d'Ivoire
+ People - Senufo
+ Materials - Wood
+ Height (in) - 8
+ Width (in) - 3.5
+ Overall Condition - Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal sale condition and damage.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Additional information:
Heddle pulleys have become real pieces of art which are found in museums and collections around the world for they are decorated with carved head, human and animal forms. In most of the case these decorations recall masks, figures seen as spirits who are supposed to protect the weaver and help him produce good quality of textiles.
The Senufo are made up of a number of diverse subgroups who migrated into their current location from the north during the 15th and 16th centuries. Unlike their neighbors to the north they have remained relatively sheltered from intrusive cultures including the Songhai and Hausa. Although they have certainly borrowed knowledge from their neighbors, they have not had to fear constant attacks and social upheaval.
For more information, see "Daniel Mato ART OF AFRICA. WEAVER and CARVER.
SKU: 132586
Product code: Senufo Heddle Pulley Figure Ivory Coast African sale Art 132586