Telar pulley
Guro · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: PLYTL-18
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- Material
- Wood and pigments.
The end of the pulley represents a beautiful woman's face. The Guro are considered the best sculptors of Ivory Coast and probably of Africa, for the…
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Full original description
The end of the pulley represents a beautiful woman's face. The Guro are considered the best sculptors of Ivory Coast and probably of Africa, for the fineness of their strokes and the sweetness of the expression. The fineness and delicacy of this piece confirm the completion of a work of great finish and high level. The expression of sweetness of this face makes this pulley a unique piece. Dark patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Years 60
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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