Heddle Pulley with Bird Head

CultureSenufo peoples
Titles
  • Heddle Pulley with Bird Head
Date1900–1930
PlaceCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions6 3/4 inches in height
Credit LineThe Dr. Gus K. Nicholson Collection
Object number91.1523
Not on view

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Department
African Art
ProvenanceDr. Gus K. Nicholson (1942–1989), Houston, by 1989; by inheritance to his heirs, 1989–1991; given to MFAH, 1991.
Exhibition History"Sculpture of Black Africa: The Gus Nicholson Collection," Rice Museum, Rice University, Houston, December 12, 1980 - February 22, 1981 [1].
[1] Exhibition check list, either no. 17 or 18 (on file).

EXHIBITED at MFAH, Sterling Gallery, November 4, 1998-present PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATION

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1900–1977
Brass
77.106
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1900–1977
Brass
77.184
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1900–1977
Brass
77.188
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