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Bracelet-monnaie en bronze, région de la Cross River, Nigeria
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Bracelet-monnaie en bronze, région de la Cross River
- long. 24 cm
- 9 1/4 in
formé d'une tige enroulée en spirale terminée aux deux extrémités par un disque gravé. Patine vert-de-gris oxydée.
Si la forme et la patine rappellent les parures en bronze de l'ancienne culture d'Igbo-Ukwu, ce lourd bracelet spiralé servait vraisemblablement de monnaie d'échange - pratique initiée au XVe siècle avec l'arrivée des Portugais.
Si la forme et la patine rappellent les parures en bronze de l'ancienne culture d'Igbo-Ukwu, ce lourd bracelet spiralé servait vraisemblablement de monnaie d'échange - pratique initiée au XVe siècle avec l'arrivée des Portugais.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 209
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.