Deux trompes en ivoire, Mangbetu, République Démocratique du Congo

namburuse, de ligne légèrement incurvée. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge. 
a. le pavillon ceint d'une bande de cuir tannée et l' embouchure de forme losangique sculptée en relief
b. à décor de croisillons sur les côtés de l'embouchure

a. African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego et M. H. 2001 - 2003
b. African Forms, Cornell, 2004

Ginzberg, 2000 : 141

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. 38A: Minor losses to widest opening as evidenced by the catalogue illustration. Small loss to reptile skin at upper edge, approximately 5cm wide. A small chip near mouthpiece, approximately 7mm long - visible in the catalogue illustration. 38B: Minor losses to widest opening as evidenced by the catalogue illustration. An old loss (smooth, patinated) to the lower triangular section of the mouthpiece, approximately 3cm long, 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.