Lot 56
  • 56

Pair of Ibibio Figural Lances, Nigeria

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood, metal
  • Heights: 32 1/4 in and 32 3/4 in (81.9 cm and 83.2 cm)
each with an old inventory label inscribed "246".

Provenance

Collected by Dr. Robert Allman, Principal Medical Officer, Southern Nigeria, 1891-1905
Robert B. Allman, United Kingdom, by descent from the above
Sotheby's, London, June 27, 1960, lot 101
Private Collection, Europe
Sotheby's, New York, November 18, 1997, lot 46, consigned by the above
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction

Condition

Good condition for objects of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, small chips and abrasions consistent with age and use. One lance is loose from wood element. Chips and losses to fronts of feet. Loss to one cylindrical element on reverse of one. Each with an old paper label printed "243" and "244" respectively. Chipping and losses to pigment as shown in catalogue photograph. Metal oxidized.
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.
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