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Bel ensemble de sept coupes en vannerie, Tutsi, Rwanda ou Burundi
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Bel ensemble de sept coupes en vannerie, Tutsi
- diam. 42 cm à 37 cm
- 16 1/2 in to 14 1/2 in
spiralées, à décor géométrique noir se détachant sur fond clair, dessinant des cercles concentriques, des zigzags, des motifs de damier et de labyrinthe. Une cordelette de suspension est fixée à l'arrière de chaque coupe.
Les femmes de l'aristocratie Tutsi étaient les seules à fabriquer ce type de vannerie spiralée d'une grande finesse, dont chaque motif porte un nom.
Les femmes de l'aristocratie Tutsi étaient les seules à fabriquer ce type de vannerie spiralée d'une grande finesse, dont chaque motif porte un nom.
Provenance
Clive Loveless, Londres
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.