Primitive Arts Baoulé/guro Ethnic Groups Arrique Stirrup Pulley Anthropomorphic Ivory Coast 20th Century

TRIBAL ARTS-AFRICAN ART-TRIBAL ARTSCULPTUREANTHROPOMORPHIC PULLEY STIRRUP WEST AFRICA IVORY COAST BAOULÉ/GOURO  ETHNIC GROUPS Anthropomorphic pulley stirrup for a loom; from the Baoulé or Gouro ethnic group, in Ivory Coast, West Africa. Very fine face for this human effigy, as is customary in these ethnic groups, which have always included very good sculptors. Fine nose, chin, mouth, forehead and very stretched eyes, in almonds. Large headdress in vertical braid (damaged and formerly restored). Body incised with several waves of geometric patterns (damaged restored on one of the legs of the stirrup). Beautiful patina of use and undeniable presence of this powerful face. Good general condition (marks, traces... see descriptive photos).