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Quatre bagues en ivoire, Dinka, Soudan
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Quatre bagues en ivoire, Dinka
- long. 10 cm ; 6,2 cm ; 6 cm ; 4,5 cm
- 4 in, 2 7/16 in , 2 3/8 in, 1 3/4 in
Chaque anneau est prolongé d'un cabochon triangulaire, bulbeux, ou en forme de griffe de félin, à décor gravé et noirci de pointillés et de motifs points cercles. Belle patine crème nuancée, à veinure naturelle de l'ivoire. Profonde patine d'usage à l'intérieur de l'anneau.
Les bagues Dinka, généralement sculptées dans des anciens bracelets d'ivoire, étaient portées par les hommes afin de signifier leur prestige.
Les bagues Dinka, généralement sculptées dans des anciens bracelets d'ivoire, étaient portées par les hommes afin de signifier leur prestige.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego et M. H. 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 246
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Band of smallest ring and band of ring with conical element thin in places, as evidenced by 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.