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Senufo Helmet Mask, Ivory Coast
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 13 1/4 in (33.7 cm)
Provenance
Henri Kamer and Alan Brandt, Paris and New York, 1960s
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above on September 25, 1966
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above on September 25, 1966
Condition
Good condition for an object of this age and type. Tips of horns broken and glued. Two tips on serrated ridge broken and glued. Minor age crack to back left side. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and small chips. Fine aged smoke-blackened patina with remains of mud. Small losses to holes around bottom edge.
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.