Collection Robert Vergues, Paris
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 1987

Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Beautiful dark patina with reddish tone to the face and thickness to the pulley's body itself.
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Cette poulie de métier à tisser Baulé s’impose par le raffinement de sa tête qui offre un visage au très bel équilibre formel - face piriforme inscrite dans un cœur, ligne arquée des sourcils se prolongeant dans un nez étiré, petite bouche signifiée. L'élégance de l'allure est accentuée par la coiffure en diadème finement gravée et la barbe exceptionnellement longue. S’ajoute la très belle patine d'usage nuancée, brun rouge.