Heddle Pulley Item Number: K2.354 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pulley bracket with one end carved in the shape of an elephant head and the other end shaped into a "V." There is a hole on each end of the "V" shape and two on the head of the elephant. Overall dark brown patina.
History Of Use
Pulley bracket for loom. Holds pulley which enables alternation of heddles when foot sticks are pressed.
Item History
- Made in Bondougou, Cote d'Ivoire
- Collected by Deborah Taylor between 1971 and 1972
- Owned by Deborah Taylor before 1972
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Deborah Taylor (Seller) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Baule
- Field Collector
- Deborah Taylor
- Previous Owner
- Deborah Taylor
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Deborah Taylor (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bondougou, Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Collection Date
- between 1971 and 1972
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0200/0062 a