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Bâton, Téké, République Populaire du Congo
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Téké
- Bâton
- haut. 94 cm
- 37 in
L'extrémité en large pointe de flèche est soutenue sur le fût par une statuette consacrée, le corps enveloppé d'un épais agglomérat rituel, le visage aux traits schématiques, caractéristiques de la statuaire des Téké; et couvert de scarifications linéaires, verticales.
Provenance
Collecté par John ou Siegfried Södergren, dans la première moitié du XXe siècle
Collection de la famille Södergren, Suède
Collection de la famille Södergren, Suède
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Cracks at each side of the trunk. Loss to the ritual agglomerate, visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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."