West African Heddle Loom Weaving Tool Textile Making Indigenous Artifact Antique

African Heddle Loom Weaving Textile Making Indigenous Artifact Antique Good/Fair Made from plant wood & textile this tool comes from the Senufo of Mali or Côte d'Ivoire. These are found in many areas throughout West Africa. A Heddle Loom is used to make cloth. Weaving is done by men & women. Patterns in the cloth varied depending on the type of loom used. The cloth is woven into bands of cloth then put together to make a large handwoven cloth. The shuttle holds the cotton thread which is the most important raw material in many areas of West Africa. This loom is well-used. Careful handling is suggested. Oh the stories it could tell! Super Fast Same Day Shipping