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Bracelet de cheville en bronze, Kota, Gabon
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Bracelet de cheville en bronze, Kota
- diam. 14 cm
- 5 in
djokélébalé, en forme d'anneau massif à décor de six godrons aux arêtes vives. Belle qualité de la fonte à la cire perdue. Patine brune, profonde.
Portés par les femmes Kota, les bracelets de cheville ont ensuite été utilisés au début du XXe siècle comme monnaie d'échange. Leur forme godronnée évoque les coiffures à crêtes triangulaires des Ambété du Congo.
Portés par les femmes Kota, les bracelets de cheville ont ensuite été utilisés au début du XXe siècle comme monnaie d'échange. Leur forme godronnée évoque les coiffures à crêtes triangulaires des Ambété du Congo.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 211
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
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.