A fine Guro Bete pulley, Ivory Coast.
Wood, pigments, 29 cm high. These stylized figures were used on traditional looms, to ease the movements of the heddles while separating the warp threads and allowing the shuttle to seamlessly pass through the layers of thread. (VJ)
Provenance:
Prof. Dr. Rudolf Leopold (1925-2010) collection, Vienna.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
30.03.2022 - 15:14
- Estimate:
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EUR 2,500.- to EUR 3,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 1,500.-
A fine Guro Bete pulley, Ivory Coast.
Wood, pigments, 29 cm high. These stylized figures were used on traditional looms, to ease the movements of the heddles while separating the warp threads and allowing the shuttle to seamlessly pass through the layers of thread. (VJ)
Provenance:
Prof. Dr. Rudolf Leopold (1925-2010) collection, Vienna.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Online auction |
Date: | 30.03.2022 - 15:14 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 24.03. - 30.03.2022 |