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Rare collier, Himba , Namibie
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Rare collier, Himba
- long. 96 cm
- 38 in
constitué d'un assemblage de perles de fer et de laiton et d'un coquillage conus, se prolongeant à une extrémité par un pendentif en forme d'éventail, et à l'autre par trois rangées de perles terminées par des pendeloques. Belle patine d'usage.
Ce lourd collier était porté par les femmes Himba de Namibie en âge de se marier. Le pendentif retombant dans le dos pour faire contrepoids pouvait également être rapporté sur la tête. Le précieux coquillage (Conus sp.) porté sur la poitrine était traditionnellement transmis de mère en fille, tandis que les perles en fer étaient considérées comme un symbole de prospérité.
Ce lourd collier était porté par les femmes Himba de Namibie en âge de se marier. Le pendentif retombant dans le dos pour faire contrepoids pouvait également être rapporté sur la tête. Le précieux coquillage (Conus sp.) porté sur la poitrine était traditionnellement transmis de mère en fille, tandis que les perles en fer étaient considérées comme un symbole de prospérité.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 224
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Leather strap at upper right of flaring pendant slightly frayed, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration. Please note that there is a metal key ring at the end of each nut finial, and a key on the middle one -- not visible in 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.