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Couple de statues, Lobi, Burkina Faso
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Lobi
- Couple de statues
- haut. 57 cm et 55 cm
- 22 2/5 in and 21 2/3 in
Provenance
Oumarou, Gaoua, Burkina Faso
Collection Lionel Sergent
Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture: erosion due to long exposure to the elements. Fine thick encrusted pale brown patina.
"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
La gestuelle du personnage féminin - tête tournée de côté - identifie ce couple à des statues buthiba, conçues sous la direction des devins pour lutter contre un mauvais thil (esprit). Selon Daniela Bognolo, la tête tournée d'un côté est le geste que font les femmes à la suite de la perte de leur enfant pour montrer qu'il n'est plus sur leur dos. "La menace d'avortement sera alors conjurée par la réalisation d'une statuette reproduisant ce geste" (2007 : 17-18). Le style associant traits anguleux et souplesse de la pose rattache ce rare couple de statues buthiba au style Birifor.