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Réceptacle, Sénufo, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Réceptacle, Sénufo
- wood
- haut. 31 cm
- 12 1/5 in
Provenance
Acquis in situ par Karl-Heinz Krieg à Kouto, dans la région de Boundiali, nord de la Côte d'Ivoire, ca. 1968
Transmis par descendance
Transmis par descendance
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Two tiny hairline cracks on both side of the neck and belly. Exceptional deep dark patina with remains of ooze on the underside.
"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
Le pot à onguents constitue un réceptacle majeur en pays Sénufo, où il relève tant de la sphère privée que cultuelle. Selon Vincent Bouloré (in Falgayrettes-Leveau, Réceptacles, 1997, p. 223-227), son iconographie permettrait vraisemblablement d'en distinguer l'usage : le calao dans le cadre de l'association du Poro où l'huile de beurre de karité était utilisée en tant que cosmétique par les hommes et pour les masques ; une figure féminine au sein des sociétés de femmes Tyékpa et Sandogo.
Trônant sur le couvercle, le personnage féminin offre du style de Kouto (région de Boundiali) une superbe interprétation, tant dans l'extrême tension des courbes que dans la force des volumes anguleux. Voir Neyt (Trésors de Côte d'Ivoire, 2014, n° 105 et 109) ; et Gabliardi (Senufo. Dynamics of Art and Identity in West Africa, 2015, n°159), pour trois autres œuvres remarquables du même style.
Trônant sur le couvercle, le personnage féminin offre du style de Kouto (région de Boundiali) une superbe interprétation, tant dans l'extrême tension des courbes que dans la force des volumes anguleux. Voir Neyt (Trésors de Côte d'Ivoire, 2014, n° 105 et 109) ; et Gabliardi (Senufo. Dynamics of Art and Identity in West Africa, 2015, n°159), pour trois autres œuvres remarquables du même style.