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Tambour à fente, Mangbetu, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Mangbetu
- Tambour à fente
- wood, vegetal fiber
- long. 82 cm
- 32 1/3 in
Provenance
Collecté par les Sœurs Dominicaines Missionnaires de Namur, ca. 1937
Collection des Sœurs Dominicaines Missionnaires de Namur, Namur, 1959
Collection privée, Bruxelles
Collection des Sœurs Dominicaines Missionnaires de Namur, Namur, 1959
Collection privée, Bruxelles
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Some scratches througout with few insect holes by location. Very beautiful dark 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.
"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
L'art des formes, dans lequel excellèrent les sculpteurs Mangbetu, trouve son apogée dans les tambours nedundu, célébrés dès leur découverte pour la superbe élégance de leurs lignes et leur beauté épurée, mise en valeur par une patine laquée.
Sculptés dans un bois très dur et minutieusement patinés, ils étaient joués en groupe dans un ensemble orchestral, lors des festivités ou des cérémonies rituelles, principalement liées aux chefs (Brincard, Afrique : formes sonores, 1990, p. 119). « Instruments de prestige, les tambours à fente de ce type étaient également offerts aux hauts dignitaires par les chefs Mangbetu, afin de les investir d'une autorité » (Burssens, Mangbetu. Art de cour africain de collections privée belges, 1992, p. 24). Voir Sotheby's (Paris, 10 septembre 2007, n° 36) pour le tambour Mangbetu de la collection Marc et Denyse Ginzberg, offrant une égale - et superbe - ampleur.
Sculptés dans un bois très dur et minutieusement patinés, ils étaient joués en groupe dans un ensemble orchestral, lors des festivités ou des cérémonies rituelles, principalement liées aux chefs (Brincard, Afrique : formes sonores, 1990, p. 119). « Instruments de prestige, les tambours à fente de ce type étaient également offerts aux hauts dignitaires par les chefs Mangbetu, afin de les investir d'une autorité » (Burssens, Mangbetu. Art de cour africain de collections privée belges, 1992, p. 24). Voir Sotheby's (Paris, 10 septembre 2007, n° 36) pour le tambour Mangbetu de la collection Marc et Denyse Ginzberg, offrant une égale - et superbe - ampleur.