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Ibibio Doll, Nigeria
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 13 inches (33 cm)
"I7" painted in white on the back of the left heel.
Provenance
Collected in situ by Hans Himmelheber in the early 1930s
Lore and Dr. Georg Kegel, Hamburg, acquired from the above in the late 1930s
European Private Colleciton, acquired from the above
Lore and Dr. Georg Kegel, Hamburg, acquired from the above in the late 1930s
European Private Colleciton, acquired from the above
Condition
Face eroded as shown in catalogue illustration, patinated over. Old chipping and losses around edges, including to proper right foot. Vertical age crack up back of proper right leg. Chipped cracks to front of proper right leg. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions throughout. Fine dark brown aged patina. Inventory no. "I 7" painted in white behind proper left foot. Fixed permanently to modern wood plinth.
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.
Catalogue Note
According to Wittmer and Arnett (1978: 57): "Adolescent Ibibio girls are, according to custom, secluded for a period of time prior to their initiation into adulthood. They are taught feminine skills and encouraged to gain weight so as to make them more attractive marriage partners. Dolls of the type [of the present lot] are given to them as images of ideal feminine beauty."