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Très belle poupée Dowayo/Namji, Cameroun
Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Très belle poupée Dowayo/Namji
- haut. 34,5 cm
- 13 1/2 in
au corps puissamment charpenté et tête à coiffe atypique, composée de sept rangées parallèles de petites perles blanches. Les larges épaules supportent un foisonnement de colliers multicolores ponctués au centre par une pièce de monnaie portant la mention : « British West America 1947 ». L'extrémité des bras et des jambes est parée d'un perlage en aplats successifs, jaune et blanc. Beau contraste entre la puissance des masses corporelles accentuée par la richesse de la parure, et la tête proportionnellement petite, au visage expressif.
Provenance
Collection Pierre Parat, Paris
Condition
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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."