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Baule Janus Heddle Pulley, the U-shaped body beneath the double head, each with a stylized face, long beard, and high incised coiffure, dark, encrusted patina, on wood base, (age cracks), ht. 8 in. Provenance: Private collection, New York City. Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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2020-05-05

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