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Très rare paire de statuettes, Yoruba (Igbomina), Nigeria
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Très rare paire de statuettes, Yoruba (Igbomina)
- 28 cm
- 11 in
Les deux ibeji masculins se distinguent par le port d'une large et ancienne tunique commune, faite de cauris, dont le col épouse la forme des amulettes triangulaires ornant leur poitrine. Les visages expressifs, surmontés d'une haute coiffe en mitre abatiaja, sont marqués par des traits épais - yeux globuleux, pupilles anciennement indiquées par des têtes de clou, nez large, lèvres charnues.
Literature
Reproduite dans:
Klever, 1975 : 110, pl. 95
Mareidi et Stoll, 1980: 302, pl. 202
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Left figure: missing inlay to proper left eye. Hairline cracks: one to front and another to carved headpiece running down neck, approximately 12cm. Right figure: missing eye inlays. A hairline crack to proper left cheek running down neck, approximately 5cm. Please note: we have not removed the tunic in preparation of this condition report.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Dans les régions septentrionales du territoire Yoruba, le cauri constitue une monnaie locale. Sa présence sur les ibeji indique le statut social et la richesse de la famille des jumeaux défunts, les plus aisées les recouvrant - comme ici - de manteaux ornés de cauris ou de petites perles.