Heddle Pulley

Guro people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

19th or 20th century

  • Titles Heddle Pulley (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 6 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (15.9 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Harmer and Judy Johnson, 1986.876
  • Work Type heddle pulley
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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