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Peigne en ivoire, Baulé, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description
- Peigne en ivoire, Baulé
- haut. 12,7 cm
- 5 in
rectangulaire, à décor de chevrons gravés en champlevé, sommé d'un bouton. Grande délicatesse dans la sculpture et le décor gravé ; très belle patine d'usage, brun rouge.
Les peignes en ivoire étaient utilisés par les Baulé comme parure de tête.
Les peignes en ivoire étaient utilisés par les Baulé comme parure de tête.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 230
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
A small old loss to finial (approximately 1mm). Very tips of tines slightly rubbed from use, a small old loss to one tip (approximately 1mm).
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.