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Belle poupée Dowayo/Namji, Cameroun
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Belle poupée Dowayo/Namji
- haut. 30 cm
- 11 3/4 in
Le corps revêt un rare habit de cuir, de peau de reptile et de tissu orné de coquillages cauri, la taille marquée par dix anneaux métalliques, l'extrémité des bras parée de fines lanières de cuir perlées. Le cou annelé - arborant un rare collier de perles métalliques - supporte un petit visage aux traits expressifs. La finesse de son exécution fait d'elle un très bel exemplaire du corpus des poupées Dowayo/Namji. Belle et ancienne patine, profonde.
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."