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Makonde Helmet Mask depicting a Sikh, Mozambique or Tanzania
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- wood, human hair
- Height: 12 in (30.5 cm)
with attachments of Human (Homo sapiens) hair.
Provenance
Michael Oliver, New York
Allan Stone, New York, aquired from the above in the 1980s
Allan Stone, New York, aquired from the above in the 1980s
Exhibited
The Center for African Art, New York, Africa Explores: 20th Century African Art, May 23, 1991 - January 2, 1992, and contemporaneously at the
New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, May 11 - September 18, 1991; additional venues:
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, February 9 - April 5, 1992
Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis, May 15 - July 5, 1992
Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, August 8 - October 11, 1992
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, November 7, 1992 - January 10, 1993
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., February 6 - April 4, 1993
Center for Fine Arts, Miami, 1993
Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst, Aachen, 1993
Antoni Tapies Foundation, Barcelona, 1993 - 1994
Espace Lyonnais d'Art Contemporain (ELAC), Lyon, 1994
Tate Gallery, Liverpool, 1994
Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 1998
New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, May 11 - September 18, 1991; additional venues:
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, February 9 - April 5, 1992
Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis, May 15 - July 5, 1992
Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, August 8 - October 11, 1992
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, November 7, 1992 - January 10, 1993
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., February 6 - April 4, 1993
Center for Fine Arts, Miami, 1993
Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst, Aachen, 1993
Antoni Tapies Foundation, Barcelona, 1993 - 1994
Espace Lyonnais d'Art Contemporain (ELAC), Lyon, 1994
Tate Gallery, Liverpool, 1994
Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, 1998
Literature
Susan M. Vogel, Africa Explores: 20th Century African Art, New York, 1991, p. 80, cat. 10
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this extremely rare type. Minor marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and small chips consistent with age and use. One tooth with a loss to one corner as seen in catalogue photograph. Hairline crack to edge below proper right ear with a native fiber-binding repair. Small cavity in back edge of rim. Fine aged blackened patina with white pigment.
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.