Lot 15
  • 15

Bidjogo Bull Mask, Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Wood, rope, leather and horn
  • Height: 17 in (43.2 cm)

Provenance

Allan Stone, New York

Condition

Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and losses to paint consistent with age and use. Crack to proper right horn. Horns loose. Some fraying and small losses to fiber bindings. Glass inlay in proper right eye is cracked. Very fine aged surface with white, black, and red pigment and encrustation.
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.