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Couteau, Ngul, République démocratique du Congo
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Couteau, Ngul
- haut. 47 cm
- 18 1/2 in
La lame discoïde, parcourue d'une nervure centrale se rétrécissant au sommet en deux pointes, est insérée dans une poignée en bois recouverte de feuilles de cuivre ornées d'un décor au repoussé. Belle patine de la lame.
De forme rare, cette arme servait vraisemblablement de couteau de danse ou de parade.
De forme rare, cette arme servait vraisemblablement de couteau de danse ou de parade.
Provenance
Joël Cooner, Dallas
Exhibited
African Forms, Cornell, 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 184
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.