- 92
Monnaie en bronze, Yoruba, Nigeria
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Yoruba
- Monnaie en bronze
- diam. 25 cm
- 9 3/4 in
en forme de torque, la belle ampleur du cercle soulignée par trois larges godrons. Au sommet, les extrémités en pointe émergent de deux disques plans. Belle patine ancienne, croûteuse.
Provenance
Galerie Bert Garrebeek, Bruxelles
Condition
Good condition overall. 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.
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
La forme de cette monnaie s'inspire des manilles exportées par les Portugais sur les côtes du Nigeria dès le xvie siècle. "Cependant, le rôle de ces pièces ne se limitait pas à leur seule valeur marchande, elles pouvaient être intégrées dans des échanges à caractères sociaux et rituels. Ces torques-manilles étaient aussi portés par les femmes lors de certaines cérémonies" (Zerbini, 2002 : 123).