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Grande pipe d'apparat, Bamiléké, Cameroun
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Grande pipe d'apparat, Bamiléké
- haut. 112 cm
- 44 in
kii, de forme classique, composée d'un fourneau orné de motifs géométriques et d'un long tuyau en bois recouvert d'un maillage de chaînes métalliques et d'argile. Belle patine brune, profonde.
Les pipes de cette dimension étaient utilisées par les dignitaires comme objets d'apparat, lors de cérémonies rituelles.
Les pipes de cette dimension étaient utilisées par les dignitaires comme objets d'apparat, lors de cérémonies rituelles.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, 2001
Literature
Reproduit dans :
Ginzberg, 2000 : 127
Cameron, African Arts, été 2001 : 57
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.