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Lot 1
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Sifflet, Pende, République Démocratique du Congo

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Pende
  • Sifflet
  • Ivory (Loxondonta Africana)
  • haut. 9,5 cm
  • 3 2/3 in

Provenance

Collecté par le Sous-officier Alfred Cayenne entre 1898 et 1902
Transmis par descendance
Collection privée

Condition

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A small loss to the edge in the upper part of the whistle
"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

Voir Felix (2012, vol. 3, p. 55, n°348) pour un "sifflet en lame" comparable conservé au Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale (Tervuren) au - rare - fût renflé, comme ici, illustrant la confluence, dans les régions de Kandale et Luisa, des styles Pende et Tschokwe.