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Statuette, Zande, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Zande
- Statuette
- wood
- haut. 20,5 cm
- 8 in
Provenance
Collecté in situ par les Pères Croisiers du Vicariat de Bondo, entre 1925 et 1940
Collection privée
Collection privée
Literature
Burssens, "Yanda-Beelden en Mani-Sekte bij de Azande (Centraal-Afrika)" in Annales du Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale, n° 4, 1962, pl. XXII, n°189-190
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Exceptionally old rough patina with some small dents and losses. 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.
"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
Selon Burssens ("Yanda-Beelden en Mani-Sekte bij de Azande (Centraal-Afrika)" in Annales du Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale, n° 4, 1962, p. 213-220), le culte du Mani a pour origine la région autrefois placée sous l'autorité du Sultan Abandia, au sud de l'actuelle République Centrafricaine. Les statuettes supports du culte, dénommées yanda ("l'esprit", "la force") et généralement considérées comme féminines, avaient une fonction thérapeutique et de protection, et servaient parfois à formuler des présages divinatoires. Cette statuette yanda du type nazeze, parée d'une ceinture en perles de verre et d'un ornement d'oreilles, arbore la scarification médiane hachurée de l'aire de l'Ubangui, et s'apparente au style des Mbanza et Banda voisins (cf. Sotheby's, paris, 12 décembre 2012, n° 104 ).