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Quatre pendentifs de ceinture en ivoire, Cuanhama , Angola
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Quatre pendentifs de ceinture en ivoire, Cuanhama
- diam. 10,5 cm à 8 cm
- 4 in to 3 in
omakipa, en forme de dôme, ornés de motifs réticulaires pyrogravés. Patine nuancée, brun rouge.
Ces ornements étaient offerts par les jeunes hommes à leur fiancée. Symboles de richesse - leur nombre indiquant la taille du cheptel - ils étaient portés par les femmes, accrochés à une ceinture en cuir.
Ces ornements étaient offerts par les jeunes hommes à leur fiancée. Symboles de richesse - leur nombre indiquant la taille du cheptel - ils étaient portés par les femmes, accrochés à une ceinture en cuir.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, M. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Africa. The Art of a Continent, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 7 juin - 29 septembre 1996
Africa. The Art of a Continent, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 7 juin - 29 septembre 1996
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 257
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Old hairline cracks. Patina is more golden than as shown in the catalogue illustration.
Please note that only three out of four belt ornaments are illustrated 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.
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.