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Coiffe , Zulu, Afrique du sud
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Zulu
- Coiffe
- diam. 45 cm
- 17 1/2 in
inhloko ou isicholo, formée d'un disque en rotin sur lequel sont tendus des cheveux recouverts d'un mélange de graisse et d'ocre rouge. L'intérieur est doublé d'un tissu permettant de la fixer sur la tête comme un béret.
Ces grands chapeaux circulaires en cheveux (remplacés aujourd'hui par des fils de coton rouge) étaient portés par les femmes mariées Zulu.
Ces grands chapeaux circulaires en cheveux (remplacés aujourd'hui par des fils de coton rouge) étaient portés par les femmes mariées Zulu.
Exhibited
African Forms, Cornell, 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 232
Exposée et reproduite dans :
Herreman et Sieber, Hair in African Art and Culture, 2000 : 116, catalogue de l'exposition, Museum for African Art, New York, 9 février - 28 mai 2000
Exposée et reproduite dans :
Herreman et Sieber, Hair in African Art and Culture, 2000 : 116, catalogue de l'exposition, Museum for African Art, New York, 9 février - 28 mai 2000
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Some wear to cotton cloth.
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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.