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Ornement de tête en ivoire, Konso, Ethiopie
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Konso
- Ornement de tête en ivoire
- diam. 10 cm
- 4 in
en forme de disque prolongé par une extrémité tubulaire ornée d'un décor gravé. Il est paré de pendeloques de perles d'ambre et de petites perles en pâte de verre colorée. Très belle patine nuancée, brun rouge.
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Some minor scratches and rubbing to finial. Leather thong weathered. A small old chip to tip approximately 7cm long.
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.