Djimini Pulley Ivory Coast Wood H. 15 cm Provenance: - Galerie Olivier Castellano - Former American collection Publication: - Galerie Olivier Castellano, Senoufo, Editions Castellano, Sept. 2014, p. 104 Beautiful loom pulley surmounted by a face resembling a horn mask of the Do, the forehead decorated with a zigzag frieze, the pierced ears adorned with small metal chains. The left leg of the stirrup has been broken and repaired locally with nails. Nice patina of use.

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