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Bracelet d'homme, Masaï, Kenya
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Bracelet d'homme, Masaï
- haut. 24 cm
- 9 1/2 in
errap, dessinant deux croissants de lune prolongés par deux branches, l'une décorée de fils de cuivre, l'autre de petites perles de verre rouges, bleues, blanches et vertes. Belle patine d'usage, brun nuancé.
Cet ornement hautement symbolique était porté en brassard par les guerriers Masaï ayant tué un homme au combat.
Cet ornement hautement symbolique était porté en brassard par les guerriers Masaï ayant tué un homme au combat.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 215
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
The arm band indigenously repaired with copper wire, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration. Some small old chips to the two terminals.
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.