Un hochet, Luba, et une statuette, Kongo, République Démocratique du Congo

a. Hochet constitué d'une calebasse ronde, à l'ouverture de laquelle sont fixés un buste féminin - penché vers l'avant, les mains soutenant la poitrine généreuse - un duvet de plumes et une graine formant sonnaille.  
b. nkisi, l'homme représenté debout, fermement campé sur des jambes écartées, les bras repliés, les mains posées sur le hanches. Il porte une charge abdominale ; le sommet de la tête est creusé afin de recevoir une seconde charge, aujourd'hui disparue. Belle patine brune, croûteuse.

a. Excellent condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture (very tiny chips to the edges of the arms). b. Excellent condition overall. Tiny chips along the headdress edge, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
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.