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Tabouret de chef, Ashanti, Ghana
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Ashanti
- Tabouret de chef
- long. 50,5 cm
- 20 in
kotoko dwa, "siège porc épic", à large assise incurvée décorée d'un damier en clous de laiton et à piètement en forme de cercle évidé, également orné de clous de laiton et traversé d'un pilier de section carrée. Patine brune nuancée, aves traces de pigments noirs.
Ces sièges à la symbolique complexe sont appelés "tabourets proverbes", en raison des motifs inspirés d'adages tirés de proverbes Ashanti. Seuls les rois, les reines mères et les chefs importants pouvaient utiliser les tabourets décorés de métal.
Ces sièges à la symbolique complexe sont appelés "tabourets proverbes", en raison des motifs inspirés d'adages tirés de proverbes Ashanti. Seuls les rois, les reines mères et les chefs importants pouvaient utiliser les tabourets décorés de métal.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 19
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Minor scratches to the very end of the seat. Some minor hairline cracks.
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.