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A Fine Chokwe Neckrest, Angola
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
standing on a rectangular openwork base, the male quadruped with short, pointed tail and head decorated with small brass tacks, supporting the rectangular pillow; fine aged reddish-brown patina.
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels
Sotheby's, New York, May 15, 2003, lot 98
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Sotheby's, New York, May 15, 2003, lot 98
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Condition
very good condition overall; minor chips , nicks and scratches consistent with traditional use; fine aged reddish-brown patina.
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.
Catalogue Note
For related headcrest with animal caryatids from the southwest Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola region in the Jerome Joss collection see Dewey (1993: 56-59). The Chokwe, Yaka, Suku and Holo associate the use of headrests with male dignitaries and they are used for the protection of the elaborate coiffures of the chiefs (ibid.: 59).