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Monnaie en plumes et clé, îles Santa Cruz, îles Salomon
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Monnaie en plumes et clé, îles Santa Cruz
- long. de la monnaie enroulée : 85 cm
- 33 1/2 in
La longue bande à double enroulements (sur un cerclage d'écorce) est composée, de manière traditionnelle, d'une superposition de petites plaques rectangulaires en armature de fibres, dont l'extrémité apparente est couverte de plumes rouges d'un sucrier cardinal (Myzomela cardinalis). Elle est ornée de longs fils perlés en petits coquillages. La "clé" en bois, cruciforme, sculptée en son centre d'une tortue en haut relief et offrant une belle et profonde patine d'usage, a été acquise séparément.
Provenance
Monnaie en plume : galerie Vanuxem, Paris
Condition
Good condition overall.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Les rouleaux de monnaie en plumes rouges des îles de Santa Cruz constituent l'une des formes les plus belles des monnaies d'échange du Pacifique. Traditionnellement fabriqués dans l'île de Ndende, ils étaient utilisés dans presque toutes les autres îles des Santa Cruz, principalement pour l'achat d'épouses, de services, ou encore de beaux cochons (Waite et Conru, 2008 : 190). Selon Davenport (1962 : 95-99), la valeur négociable de chaque rouleau est fixée par comparaison avec d'autres rouleaux; plus la couleur est belle, comme ici, plus la valeur est élevée.