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Pot à fard, Bamum, Cameroun
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Pot à fard, Bamum
- haut. 28,5 cm
- 11 in
peh, dont la composition complexe évoque la forme d'un tabouret royal : coupe circulaire à décor de stries supportée par quatre pieds, chacun formé par le corps de deux araignées mygales affrontées, l'ensemble reposant sur une base circulaire. Belle patine noire et brillante de la coupe, croûteuse à la base.
Ce réceptacle servait à contenir la poudre de bois d'acajou, produit de cosmétique dont les rois Fon se paraient lors de cérémonies.
Ce réceptacle servait à contenir la poudre de bois d'acajou, produit de cosmétique dont les rois Fon se paraient lors de cérémonies.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 61
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A minor hairline crack on the rim of the cup, 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.