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Gabonese 20th Century Hand-Carved Tsogo Heddle Pulley, Tribal Design

$1,600
£1,221.83
€1,464.15
CA$2,303.81
A$2,375.20
CHF 1,337.95
MX$30,393.62
NOK 15,438.56
SEK 16,147.82
DKK 10,948.27

About the Item

Gabonese 20th c. wooden wishbone shaped heddle pulley, hand carved by the Tsogo people with the scarified head of man at the top and wrapped burlap around an elongated neck
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL72021stDibs: LU977947277772

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