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WEAVING PULLEY STONE
Senufo culture, Ivory Coast
First half of the 20th century
Wood and nuts
H.: 15 ; L.: 6,5 ; Th.: 3,5 cm
(slight old cracks)
This monoxyle stirrup is animated on the upper part by an anthropomorphic figure. It is pierced at the level of the temples to allow the suspension of the tool.
The stylized face stands on a thick, cylindrical neck while the body of the pulley forms an arc.
The stirrups were used to hang the heddles of the loom.
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