Guro pulley, Ivory Coast, wood

Description

Guro pulley, Ivory Coast, wood
H: 7,1 in
Old pulley block, with the characteristic representation of buffalo mask. The pulley head is removable in order to pass the weaving thread. We notice a very deep patina of use as well as an accident on one of the buffalo’s horns.
Early 20th century, ex-private collection (Toulon).