Loom Pulley Stirrup Animated With An Anthropozoomorphic Face, Gouro Culture
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOZOOMORPHIC FACE
Gouro culture, Ivory Coast
Late 19th–early 20th century
Wood with shiny patina
H: 6.5 in; W: 2.4 in
Also known as kono, this pulley is animated by an anthropomorphic face with a pair of horns, outlined by a broken line at the forehead. Its forehead and cheekbones are marked with body scarifications.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON.
No. 42 of the exhibition “PULLEYS, these suspended sculptures”.
Gouro culture, Ivory Coast
Late 19th–early 20th century
Wood with shiny patina
H: 6.5 in; W: 2.4 in
Also known as kono, this pulley is animated by an anthropomorphic face with a pair of horns, outlined by a broken line at the forehead. Its forehead and cheekbones are marked with body scarifications.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON.
No. 42 of the exhibition “PULLEYS, these suspended sculptures”.
1 200 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'etat
Reference (ID): 1646862
Availability: In stock
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