IVORY COAST GURO HEDDLE PULLEY. Patinated carved wooden heddle pulley with a serene human head from the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire that serves a functional purpose in weaving while also being a significant work of art. It's a prime example of how the Guro, and their neighbors the Baule, elevate everyday objects with aesthetic beauty and cultural meaning. The heddle pulley is a small but essential part of the narrow-band loom used by male Guro weavers. - height: 8 inches. Estimate $130-170
