Heddle Pulley Item Number: Af515 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Heddle pulley with handle in the shape of an animal (a gazelle?) with a long neck, long pointed horns, and a torso that shapes the bottom of the pulley. A metal rod is attached through the two legs at the bottom of the torso. There are five disks strung onto the metal rod and hang in between the two curved legs.
Cultural Context
weaving; textiles
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Owned by Eric Sonner before October 22, 1990
- Received from Eric Sonner (Donor) on October 22, 1990
What
Who
- Culture
- Guro
- Previous Owner
- Eric Sonner
- Received from
- Eric Sonner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 22, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on October 22, 1990
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 101
- Accession Number
- 1433/0002