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Bouclier de danse, Madagascar
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Bouclier de danse
- haut. 43 cm
- 17 in
de forme ovale, à l'ombilic saillant, recouvert d'une peau de bovidé fixée par des petits clous en cuivre. L'envers, creusé de deux cavités ovales dégageant la poignée, permettait de tenir le bouclier contre la poitrine. Belle patine d'usage au revers.
Exhibited
African shields : Art, Power and Identity, Neuberger Museum of Art, Newark Museum et Birmingham Museum of Art, 2002 - 2004
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Skin worn due to use and age. Beautiful shiny patina of use on the reverse.
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.