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Bouclier en cuir, Sukuma, Tanzanie
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Sukuma
- Bouclier en cuir
- haut. 69 cm
- 27 in
gula ou ugula, de forme bilobée, à l'ombilic saillant ; très bel équilibre des motifs ornementaux faits de pointillés blancs se détachant sur le fond sombre. Au revers, une baguette de bois maintenue par deux passants en cuir forme la poignée. Patine croûteuse, noire.
Exhibited
African shields : Art, Power and Identity, Neuberger Museum of Art, 26 août - 21 mars 2002, Newark Museum et Birmingham Museum of Art, 9 mai - 20 juin 2004
Literature
Reproduit dans :
Ginzberg, 2000 : 169
Cameron, African Arts, été 2001 : 62
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Chips to the deep crusty black patina.
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.