Pulley Stirrup With Anthropozoomorphic Face - Ivory Coast - Late 19th Century
Pulley Stirrup With Anthropozoomorphic Face
Baoulé Gouro culture, Ivory Coast
Late 19th century
Wood with red patina
H. 18 cm, L 5 cm
This monoxyle wooden loom pulley is finely decorated with a Janus face combining anthropomorphic and avian features. The former is stylised with two crescent moon-shaped eyes in slight relief and sawtooth incisions to design the hairstyle, while on the latter, the eyes are revealed by the suspension cavity above which a long beak curves up to the bust marked by two large vertical incisions.
This stirrup was used to hang the loom healds.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref : 3968
Baoulé Gouro culture, Ivory Coast
Late 19th century
Wood with red patina
H. 18 cm, L 5 cm
This monoxyle wooden loom pulley is finely decorated with a Janus face combining anthropomorphic and avian features. The former is stylised with two crescent moon-shaped eyes in slight relief and sawtooth incisions to design the hairstyle, while on the latter, the eyes are revealed by the suspension cavity above which a long beak curves up to the bust marked by two large vertical incisions.
This stirrup was used to hang the loom healds.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref : 3968
1 200 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1309075
Availability: In stock
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