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Carré d'étoffe, Kuba (Shoowa) , République démocratique du Congo
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Carré d'étoffe, Kuba (Shoowa)
- larg. 49,5 cm
- 19 1/2 in
nbol, en raphia, brodé de motifs de losanges et de chevrons imbriqués, partiellement teintés de noir et d'ocre jaune et rouge.
Les célèbres broderies veloutées, dites "velours du Kasaï", étaient réalisées par les Shoowa - ethnie Kuba du nord du Congo - pour servir de dot, de linceuls, de tapis de sièges ou de sol. La composition de leur décor peut varier à l'infini.
Les célèbres broderies veloutées, dites "velours du Kasaï", étaient réalisées par les Shoowa - ethnie Kuba du nord du Congo - pour servir de dot, de linceuls, de tapis de sièges ou de sol. La composition de leur décor peut varier à l'infini.
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 263
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Mounted on a wooden frame for hanging.
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.