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Bouclier, Dinka, Soudan
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Dinka
- Bouclier
- haut. 147 cm
- 58 in
De forme étroite et de section triangulaire, il présente au revers une poignée taillée dans la masse et un long sillon vertical permettant d'y insérer une lance ou une massue. Belle patine nuancée, blond miel.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 165
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Erosion at the very end of the upper part, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration.
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.