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Beau bracelet en ivoire, Gurunsi, Burkina Faso
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- Beau bracelet en ivoire, Gurunsi
- haut. 24,5 cm
- 9 3/4 in
gungulu, de beau volume, de forme incurvée concave, à ouverture circulaire. Superbe patine beige, nacrée.
Portés sur le haut des bras par les femmes Gurunsi, ces volumineux bracelets servaient aussi à éloigner les esprits maléfiques.
Portés sur le haut des bras par les femmes Gurunsi, ces volumineux bracelets servaient aussi à éloigner les esprits maléfiques.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 216
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
A small, shallow old indentation to top surface (upper left in catalogue illustration) approximately 6mm wide.
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.