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Heddle Pulley (Bo Nun Amuin mask)
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The heddle pulley, a working element of a narrow-band loom, bears a miniature sculpture. Heddle pulleys support and separate threads during weaving. Mounted above the weaver, the pulleys allow him to glance up at an object of inspiring beauty, rather than pure functionality. This pulley depicts a face mask, a secular usage of a typically sacred mask type.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Baule-style carver |
|---|---|
| Date | 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver |
| Medium | Wood, metal, and plant fiber |
| Dimensions | Overall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.) |
| Department | African Art |
| Type | Tools and Equipment |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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